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frog hanging out aloe plant
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hello, I am writing because I entered this photo into 500 Little Things. If you still like it and would like to give it a vote, I'd appreciate it. Thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hello, I am writing because I entered this photo into 500 Little Things. If you still like it and would like to give a vote, I'd appreciate it. thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hello, I am writing because I entered this photo into 500 Little Things. If you still like it and would like to give a vote, I'd appreciate it. Thank you very much. Cheryl
James_Francis
August 13, 2012
This is a good example of thirds the eyes of the frog are your point of focus and on the upper third line.
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hi Jim! How are you doing? I'm writing today to ask you if you still like this photo if you will please give a vote for it? I have entered it into the 500 Little Things Contest. In the Trees Contest, I entered the Symphony of Lights Christmas Trees..VB said it was fine and open for any trees.. Need votes there too.. Would be awesome to have a portable studio.. Thank you again and hope all is great with you and yours. I'll check your contest entries as always also. Blessings..Cheryl
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disneymamom
August 13, 2012
thank you! good to hear from you... do I keep or get rid of the others? blessings...
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hi, I am writing because I entered this photo into 500 Little Things contest and if you still like the photo and would like to give it a vote, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you very much. Cheryl
JonHurdWildImage
September 05, 2012
so jealous of you for having such a willing animal as a photo participant!
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hello, I am writing you because I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest and if yuou still like the photo and would like to give it a vote, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hello, I have entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest and if you still like it, I'm hoping that you would consider giveing it a vote please. thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
DearTam, Hello! I'm writing with hope that if you see this photo during voting in the 500 Little Things that you will please vote for it? Thank you so much. and I'll check on you also. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hello, I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest. If you still like it would you please enter a vote for me? Thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hi, I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest. If you still like it, would you please enter a vote for me? thank you very much. Cheryl
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Dezi
October 07, 2012
Cool shot! You have got the little frog placed just right in this image! Great job :)
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hi, I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest. If you still like it, would you please enter a vote for me? thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
hi, I entered this in the 500 little things contest. if you still like it, would you please enter a vote for me? thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hi, I entered this photo into the 500 Little things contest. If you still like it would you please enter a vote for me? thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
hello, I entered this photo into the 500 Little things contest. If you still like it, would you please enter a vote for it? thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
Hi, I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest. If you still like it, would you please enter a vote for it? thank you very much. Cheryl
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disneymamom
July 19, 2013
hi, I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things contest. If you still like it, would you please enter a vote for it? thank you very much. Cheryl
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hi, I entered this photo into the 500 Little Things Contest. Would you please consider to vote for it? Thank you very much. Cheryl
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Location
I have many plants in a potted style at my home. The little summer tree frogs like to snuggle themselves into the greenery night and day. This particular photo was taken in one of my aloe vera potted plants.Time
If I remember correctly, this photo was shot early morning. The little summer tree frogs were best to find in the potted plants early morning after sunrise and again at dusk before and in the dark.Lighting
When i photograph, I set the flash to come on even in natural light when capturing tiny living things in hiding places. I will only take a few shots due to the flash in their eyes. I do not think this particular photo had the flash go off. I have since found a camera that the flash turns off and is set for children and animal's photo taking so the bright flash does not bother them.Equipment
Other than possibly using a flash, I set the camera to macro photo mode.Inspiration
I love taking photos of nature, animals, everything that moves; and does not. I previously captured a photo of a certain dove that until I saw the photo, I had no idea that a dove had light blue eyelids! That experience not only captured the photo but it was what captured me! I have not stopped attempting to learn more as I go since then. I also try to capture detail in animal shots, meeting them to look into their eyes. I wonder at times what they may be thinking as they carry on their days .. and it is fun! I also have hidden dreams of books I will create and write for children and others as I am shooting.Editing
I try to keep my nature type photos as natural as possible. When I upload a photo to a photo edit program, i will click on the auto adjust button. I look for better clarity/sharpness of the photo. If I do not prefer what it gives, I delete it and keep original then go to sharpen and I use the clarity feature to obtain a clearer shot. I also check on contrast to see if just a slight bit of adjustment can bring the features out better.In my camera bag
My normal equipment consists of a point and shoot camera, extra batteries and extras sd disks and a protective case. The different cameras I've had being point and shoot have consisted of several Olympus, Cannon, GE X400 and GE X500. I was just given a gift of Olympus SZ-12 from a friend when they heard my GE cameras needed to go to manufacturer to hopefully be repaired or replaced. I will add that I have been told by several pro photographers that I need to go to the next level on a camera and take the training wheels off. lol I have been in a long healing process for years so the time as I've spent learning, I also had difficulty with me dropping cameras as I learned. As I am still pursuing to learn, I do hope one day to be able to obtain the correct fitting camera to no longer need training wheels.Feedback
For anyone trying to capture similar photo shots such as this little tiny tree frog, I would suggest patience, timing, persistence and have passionate fun. I was limited where I could go and what I could do so I focused on what I was learning to do. It is just getting started when you know it is a personal passion. It helps to have a created setting.. If you want little tree frogs in summer, have lots of greenery or go to it. If you want butterflies, plant what attracts them. Understand they are alive so plan your shot when using a flash to not use but a couple/few shots. At times I forfeit the shot if I didn't get within first few due to eyes. I shoot for fairness also. It helps when you really enjoy what you are doing. It then comes natural and opportunity will present. Stay aware of your surroundings, be prepared for the unexpected and prepare for the expected, always have the camera with you and click!
