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Location
The photo was taken on the front porch of my home after a thunderstorm. Being a self taught photographer I look for capture opportunities wherever I am to further my skill.Time
After trying to get a up close shot of the tree frogs at my home I finally succeeded mid afternoon after a storm. The air was humid and many of the frogs were letting me get really close. Then after about twenty minutes this little one hopped on a potted plat and gave me the opportunity for one of my favorite photos I have ever taken.Lighting
The mid afternoon sun combined with overcast from the earlier storm offered just the right amount of lighting for capturing the frogs.Equipment
This was shot on my Nikon 3300, with a 18-55mm DX lens. No other equipment was used.Inspiration
Being a self taught photographer, I find inspiration in many places. While living in Florida the wildlife around my house let me get closer and closer every week. After being able to handle one of the other frogs one evening, I wanted to capture then in a natural pose and not just sleeping on the wall or windowsill. After a few weeks of trying and help from a storm to make them active I was able to achieve my goal.Editing
While the full color original was great, but i felt that changing the shot to black and white gave it a depth and detail the original just didn't capture.In my camera bag
When going out for a hike I tend to pack light as my daughters gear takes up most of my pack. The first piece of gear and my go to lens is my 55-200mm DX lens. The second piece of gear I pack is my Nikon 3300 body which is nice and durable and a 18-55mm DX lens just in case. Finally I rigged the strap of my trail pack for my tripod.Feedback
When looking to capture wildlife, many factors such as time of day, weather conditions and your location can affect your captures. As with anything in life you need to have a level of patience and this type of photography has taught me a lot of patience. I have waited for hours at a time to capture a family of deer in the right spot; with the right lighting. Dusk and dawn are great for some captures, while midday works best for others. Be prepared, have patience and plan ahead.
