Red-eyed Treefrog

[Steve Maxson]

This Red-eyed Treefrog (captive,wrangled) was photographed in Costa Rica. This species is nocturnal and during daytime is typically hunkered down on the underside of a leaf looking like an inconspicuous green blob. Thus, most of the daytime photos we see of this species are of individuals roused to wakefulness. I chose to expose this shot to simulate twilight (other exposures could have been tried for a different look). 1D IV, 100mm macro, 1/200, f/14, ISO 200, off-camera 430EX flash (diffused), AF, hand held. I removed some of the flash-generated spectral highlights. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful sharpness and light on a great subject! The frog is so amazing, I'd be tempted to prune the piece of the plant near the left edge. Then you have the perfection of CGI!

[shane shacaluga]

This is a great image. Very sharp and DOF is just right. I like the fact there is "substance" in the background even if it is dark

Maybe bring the shadow up a bit by the shoulder of front leg to see the blue a bit more?

Great work and TFS

[Norm Dulak]

Beautiful subject and composition, Stephen. The dark background really showcases those amazing colors. And the shape and colors of the diagonal perch further enhance this image.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Top notch Steve, wonderful detail and colours and I think you have very importantly got a hint of detail/structure in the background. It really is a cracker well done.