Mr. Big Green
May, 2018Views
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Winner in Frogs or Toads Photo Challenge
Winner in Amazing Amphibians Photo Challenge
Winner in Amphibians Photo Challenge
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Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
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Candaceofmillerlake
June 30, 2018
What an amazing looking frog and you have captured it beautifully!
EZDPics
July 01, 2018
Thank you, so glad you like the photo. This little guy gets the credit though, he was very photogenic. Thanks again and happy shooting! :)
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EZDPics
September 16, 2019
So glad you like the shot and to have won the challenge. Thank you so much for your comments and support!
sigridbh
November 03, 2019
Great close-up - Charming prince in disguise? Congrats on your challenge win !
EZDPics
November 05, 2019
Thank you for your comments! Perhaps he is someone's prince charming, I know I already have mine. Have a great day!
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margaretgodfrey
September 14, 2021
Great shot. It even smiled for you - congrats on winning challenge 😊
EZDPics
September 15, 2021
Thank you, I really appreciate your comments and I am so appreciative of the win, I find it very encouraging.
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo at the Hamilton Royal Botanical Gardens.Time
This photo was taken sometime in the in the afternoon.Lighting
The lighting was artificial since the picture was taken indoors. However, I did not use a flash for this shot.Equipment
To take this photo I used my Canon EOS REBEL T3i and my 55 mm lens.Inspiration
I have no one special thing that I like to shoot. So I am constantly looking for new things to see, do and shoot. I have seen really beautiful frog photography online and thought I would try my hand at it myself. I couldn't resist shooting this little fellow as he really co-operated and posed for me.Editing
Yes, I did some tweaking in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. First I always like to straighten and crop my photos. Typically if I have taken a decent shot with the camera, I will usually adjust the highlights, shadows, whites, blacks and clarity if need be. I also tend to tweak the vibrancy and saturation, and then I adjust the sharpening and noise reduction.In my camera bag
I typically carry 3 cameras in my bag. A Canon EOS REBEL T3i, Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my Waterproof Canon Powershot D20 cameras. I also have 3 lens I carry, an 18 mm, a 55 mm, and 250 mm lens. I also have my Canon Speedlite 430EX II. I always carry a minimum of 4 fully charged batteries for either the cameras or for the flash and I also have a battery charger with me just in case. I carry a polarizing filter, a little water spray bottle, lens cleaners and a remote for the cameras. It would be nice to travel a little lighter, but I do want to try and be prepared, just in case that photo opportunity does present itself. Mind you, I do realize I need to start bringing my tripod out with me more.Feedback
My advice is to always have a camera on hand, you just never know when a Kodak moment will present itself. Always try to be observant and respectful of your surroundings and nature. Soak in all the natural and manmade beauty that surrounds us. If you just stop and really take a look, you will see that there is beauty all around us. If I find something I am inspired to shoot, I try playing with the settings and angles of the shot. I can take several shots of a single scene, with an adjustment here and there, or shoot from another perspective. As an amateur photographer I am constantly trying to develop my eye and skills. Another thing that I have learned along the way is that no matter how good a photographer you are or aren't, you can always tweak a picture with post photo-editing programs. But there is a fine line between tweaking and over doing the adjustments. But then again, it is all a matter of personal taste and your personal creative expression. Most of all I just recommend that you just have fun with your camera and your surroundings!
