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Frog

DMC-FZ200

Aperture 4/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 539/5

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Apr, 2022

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Behind The Lens

Location

The frog was a resident in a water trough pond in my garden. The frog is only about 2 1/2inches in length from nose to tail.

Time

It was taken about midday, whilst I was having lunch on the patio. The water trough is adjacent to the patio and I like to sit and watch all the wildlife that comes to visit the trough. Some of the frogs sit on the edge of the trough and some either hide beneath the mini water lily leaves or like this one, use them as a platform.

Lighting

Although this was taken in June and at midday, it was a slightly overcast day and therefore not overly bright. I also had the patio umbrella raised which helped to minimise any glare. I loved the mirror image of the frog together with the water displacement at his legs which gives another dimension to the shot.

Equipment

I used my Panasonic FZ200 bridge camera, hand held with a UV filter. F/4, 107.8mm, 100 ISO, 1/250 s

Inspiration

The frog was looking directly at me whilst I ate my lunch, He looked so symmetrical and peaceful sat on the leaf. I often take photos of the frogs and this one seemed so bold and confident as many of them just jump back into the water when I approached. As mentioned before, I liked the water displacement effect around his legs causing many semi circles, also his markings and colours were so striking and clear I could not resist taking a few photos of him.

Editing

I have dampened the light a little and just added a little more definition.

In my camera bag

I have recently upgraded from the Panasonic but still keep it handy for those fast moving targets that don't allow for attaching the larger lenses in a rush. I still love the versatility of the FZ200 as it has the equivalent lens range up to 625mm and f2.8 which gives great clarity. It's only downside is the small sensor. I acquired the Sony A7rII with 24-200mm lens and also the 150-600mm Sigma lens. I have a tripod and monopod which I use mainly with the Sigma lens as it is so heavy. The usual UV filter for light but also to protect the lens. I am still learning how to use this full frame lens and am enjoying the experience however, I do miss the utility of the Panasonic as there are no lenses to change and it was very light.

Feedback

Patience is the key word for photographing frogs. They are obviously very skittish as most things want to eat them. Perhaps using a hide would be useful if you are at a lake or large pond. I am lucky with the water trough as it is only about 8 ft long and 3ft wide and the frogs are semi used to the dogs and other animals mooching about so they are conditioned to a lot of things going on around them.

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