Bend Over Backwards
The Subject:
This li’l green froggy, all 2.5cm (1 inch) of him, is a lovely specimen of Litoria fallax (Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog) , a native amphibian and very common in my part of Australia.
An amazing fact I discovered recently was that these frogs which are usually green can also be brown or a mixture of green and brown and can change their colour depending on their environment.
The Location:
On the grounds of a Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club friend’s property at the sleepy little community of Kundabung , just south of Kempsey, NSW, Australia.
The Making of ‘Bend Over backwards’:
I spotted him deep inside the green, cool leaves and stems of a clump of Agapanthus.
Even though the frog was in a patch of bright light its right side was in shadow hence the pop-up flash with the 1/200sec shutter speed.
As I slowly and carefully worked my camera deeper into the foliage to get as close as I could, he turned his front feet inward and bent backwards so far, the skin on his back wrinkled! I knew he was ready to jump so I quickly focussed and made the shot.
As soon as I moved again he was off, leaping even deeper into cover.
Fuji S9600: Macro, Manual settings of f/3.8 @ 1/2000sec, ISO100, Manual focus, Pop-up flash at lowest power, Hand held.
Lightroom 1.1 & Photoshop CS3.
Visit the Amphibians & Reptiles collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more cold blooded friends.
UPDATE:
25-02-09
This very bendable Aussie frog has been featured in the Amateur Art Photography Group’s ‘Photos O’Green’ Challenge.
UPDATE:
17-03-09
My very pliant green frog has won the Amateur Art Photography Group’s ‘Photos O’Green’ Challenge and will be used as the Groups avatar for the month.
UPDATE: 8-9-09
My green froggy gymnast was awarded a Merit in the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club’s August 2009 Competition in the Open Digital Colour Section.
UPDATE: 26-9-09
My li’l bendy amphibian has been FEATURED in the Colour and Light Group.
UPDATE: 28-9-09
My flexible frog has been FEATURED in the Point and Shooters Group and
in the High Quality Animal Images Group.
[674 views as of 13-13-09]
Enjoy!
FROGS
(Click on the links!)
Litoria fallax – Bend Over Backwards
Litoria fallax – The Changeling
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Litoria fallax – Uho! Photographer!
Litoria fallax – In the Spotlight
Litoria fallax – Pretty in Pink #2
Litoria fallax – Australian Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog
Litoria pearsoniana* – Four-eyed Frog #2
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Maximus
Hi Kermie… cute. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Max,
Good to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you are the very first Bubbler to comment on my li’l green friend.
Thank you so much for your encouraging ”...cute…” wrap for my amphibian photography.
GB
Dennis
ian taylor
WOW FANTASTIC SHOT
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Ian,
So nice to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Many thanks for your encouraging and capital ”...FANTASTIC…” wrap for my amphibian photography.
GB
Dennis
Corinne Pouzet
Our best friend in France ! Hi froggy
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Corinne,
Happy to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thank you kindly for your interest in my amphibian photography.
GB
Dennis
skyhorse
Dennis, this is outstanding – fab detail
Dennis Gay replied
G’day SH,
Great to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Merci beaucoup for your most encouraging ”...outsatanding…” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Rubin IPA
nice capture, great vision to get this fellow before the next leap!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day DR,
So glad to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thank you heaps for your encouraging ”…great vision…” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
lucin
Such clarity when working so quickly!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Lucin,
Very nice to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Muchos gracias for your encouraging ”Such clarity…” wrap for my froggy photography.
Well the 1/2000sec did help.
GB
Dennis
Marvin Collins
Excellent capture Dennis, great detail, well done!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Marvin,
How good to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thanks lots for your encouraging ”Excellent…” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
Memaa
As always another gorgeous shot. It looks like a yoga postion, LOL. You are amazing Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sue,
Lovely to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
My utmost thnaks for your most encouraging and flattering ”…another gorgeous shot…” wrap for my froggy photography.
I thought it quite comical the way the skin on the froggy’s back wrinkled.
GB
Dennis
Paul Gana
nice macro, surprised you even saw it that it is so small.
When I first read the title I was thinking that you were thinking of something dirty LOL
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Paul,
Really good to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Merci monsieur for your interesting remarks and encouraging ”nice macro…” wrap for my froggy photography.
Now, now Paul! Keep your viewfinder above the navel! ;-)
GB
Dennis
SharonD
Fantastic capture Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sharon,
Very nice to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thanks lots for your encouraging ”Fantastic…” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
debsphotos
OMG Dennis…how perfect is this!!! That ‘just before’ the action shot!!! Love it!! *-)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deb,
So sweet to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Many thanks for your enthusiastic and encouraging ”…how perfect…” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
deannedaffy
Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deanne,
So glad to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Muchos gracias for your encouraging capital ”…BEAUTIFULL!!!!” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
barkeypf
Good job Dennis, you make that Fuji perform well.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Paul,
How good to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thank you kindly for your encouraging ”Good job…” wrap for my froggy photography.
Ah yes! Milady Fuji and I are having the most exquisite on-going love affair.
GB
Dennis
Carol Barona
Absolutely adorable!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Carol,
Really nice to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Many thanks for your encouraging ”Absolutely adorable!” wrap for my froggy photography.
Thank you too for the honour of adding my li’l green pal to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
DonnaMoore
Wonderful photo, nice and clear….Very nice collection of frogs photos.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Donna,
Happy to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thank you muchly for your encouraging ”Wonderful…” wrap for my froggy photography.
So glad you are enjoying the experience.
GB
Dennis
lorilee
A fabulous capture!!!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Lorilee,
So good to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
My warmest thanks for your encouraging ”…fabuloaus…” wrap for my froggy photography.
GB
Dennis
Prasad
This is just great, Dennis. You bring back smile again on everyone’s face here.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Prasad,
Great to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green friend.
Thank you very much for your encouraging ”…just great…” wrap for my froggy photography.
Thank you too for the honour of adding my li’l green friend to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day christina mente …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 25-02-09
This very bendable Aussie frog has been featured in the Amateur Art Photography Group’s ‘Photos O’Green’ Challenge.
My utmost thanks to the Hosts and to all who have supported this li’l amphibian.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Enivea …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Tom Douce
Great Job! Fantastic Work!
Please check out some of my work!
Dennis Gay replied
Hiya Tom!
Good to see you prowling the grounds of Kundabung on my frog hunt and that you have spotted this lissome li’l fellow.
Your “Great…Fantastic…” wrap for my amphibious photography is much appreciated mate.
GB
Dennis
Richard George
Excellent images. Well done. Congratulations.
Dennis Gay replied
Howdy Richard!
So glad you have caught sight of my athletic frog on my Nature safari and left such an encouraging “Excellent…” comment for this close-up effort.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 17-03-09
My very pliant green frog has won the Amateur Art Photography Group’s ‘Photos O’Green’ Challenge and will be used as the Groups avatar for the month.
Thank you heaps to those who voted for this photograph, to the Hosts for keeping the Group going and organising the Challenge and to all who have supported my cute li’l amphibian.
GB
Dennis
Jens Helmstedt
I like the beautiful green color tones in this photo. The Frog is looking really interesting. Nice that you added some information about the animals in your descriptions! Great work Dennis!
Dennis Gay replied
Ciao Jens.
Very nice of you to take a stroll around the grounds and that you have spotted this tiny amphibian.
Many thanks indeed for your uplifting and encouraging ”...Great work…” comment for this shot, for the honour of adding the work to your favourites and it is most satisfying to see you have enjoyed my narratives too.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 8-9-09
My green froggy gymnast was awarded a Merit in the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club’s August 2009 Competition in the Open Digital Colour Section.
My utmost thanks to all the Bubblers who have supported this work. Without such encouragement and support it could well be buried deep in my head drive never to see the light of competition.
Enjoy!
GB
Dennis
A.M. Ruttle
My favorite of the series and absolutely stunning! You deserve all the attention you’re getting for it!
Dennis Gay replied
Greetings AMR!
Welcome to Kundabung and my frog hunt.
Lotsa thanks for your most generous ”...absolutely stunning…” wrap for this bendy amphibian.
So glad it made your favourites collection.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Tiffany Dryburgh .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 26-9-09
My li’l bendy amphibian has been FEATURED in the Colour and Light Group.
Lotsa thanks to the Hosts and to all who have appreciated and supported this froggy photograph.
GB
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Dennis Gay
Hiya JUSTRICK!
Thank you kindly for the honour of adding this agile frog to your favourites collection.
GB
D!
Dennis Gay
G’day SusanAdey .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Shelley Warbrooke
Just wonderful Dennis! You caught him at just the right moment, he looks so very proud. Really sharp, lovely detail.
Dennis Gay replied
Crikey SHELLEY!
A popular place this Kundabung. Good to see you here.
Your “Just wonderful…” wrap for this my green hopper is most encouraging and greatly appreciated.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
PS: My belated thanks for the honor of adding this to your favourites collection.
GB
D!
Jen Millard
Congrats on being Featured in the Point and Shooters Group!!!
Dennis Gay replied
Bewdy JEN!
Many belated thanks for you being the bearer of such great news. I am honoured.
GB
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Kurt Golgart
Dennis. I am so late in discovering this gem. You’ve captured such cool and calming greens in this exquisite photograph. And your timing was so superb to capture the subject just before he launched his escape. Bravo man!
Dennis Gay replied
Carumba KURT!
I am sure you will enjoy your stay here at Kundabung. There is lots to see.
Muchos gracias Senor for your stimulating and encouraging ”...Bravo man!” wrap for my amphibian photography.
Don’t feel bad about a late discovery. This is a late reply. 8-)
GB
Dennis
valandsnake
lovely capture, he’s positively posing for the camera. lol. Cheers and congrats on the feature
Dennis Gay replied
Ripper VAL!
You will certainly find Kundabung to be filled with photographic opportunities. So nice of you to come.
Lotsa thanks for the encouragement and support of your “lovely…” comment for my li’l Littoria and for your congratz for the Feature.
GB
Dennis
Moorey
Loved your story and effort to catch a snap of him. Thanks for sharing. Its a great shot, congrats on your wins and features.
Dennis Gay replied
Merry be MOOREY!
Be careful when exploring the grounds here at Kundabung. There are RB photographers everywhere.
Thank you kindly for your very generous and encouraging ”...great shot…” wrap for the photograph and for your congratz on its successes.
So glad you liked the narrative too.
GB
Dennis
Deanna Roberts...
Contortion indeed – nice work. Congrats on your feature too :D
Dennis Gay replied
Hiya DEANNA!
Still pleanty of room and plenty of subjects for you to find at Kundabung on this great day.
Heaps big thanks for your appreciative and encouraging ”...nice work…” comment and for the congratz on the Feature.
GB
Dennis
Roachelle Playle
great shot! congrats
Dennis Gay replied
Wotcha ROACHELLE!
The more the merrier here at Kundabung. Feel free to stroll around.
My warmest thanks for your “great…” wrap and cheery congratz.
GB
Dennis
Mariann Rea
Excellent green capture!
Dennis Gay replied
Well Met MARIANN!
Your visit to Kundabung, your interest in frogs and your very encouraging “Excellent…” wrap and most appreciated.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 28-9-09
My flexible frog has been FEATURED in the Point and Shooters Group and
in the High Quality Animal Images Group.
A hearty Aussie thank you to the Hosts and to all who have appreciated and supported this adorable amphibian.
GB
Dennis
Ralph Olsson
Dennis Gay replied
Ahoy RALPH!
My belated thanks for your being the bearer of the banner with such great news. I am honoured Sir.
GB
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ilpo laurila
Brilliant shot Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
A Big G’day to You ILPO!
It’s a long way from Finland to Kundabung and I am so glad you made it here for the spring flowers.
Lots of thanks for your most encouraging “Brilliant…” wrap for my li’l green friend.
GB
Dennis
silvercircles
It’s cool how you can see all the little wrinkles in his back as he moves.
Dennis Gay replied
Bon Soir SC!
It’s OK you are not too late to get a good look at this Kundabung frog.
Merci beaucoup for your very observant comment for this froggy close-up. So glad it caught your eye.
GB
Dennis
Ralph Olsson
No probs mate, wonderful shot:))
Dennis Gay
G’day Saleh Rubat .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it and how it made you feel.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Tiffany Dryburgh .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it and how it made you feel.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Chris Coombes .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it and how it made you feel.
GB
Dennis
Adam Maund
This is lovely Dennis, nicely done. I think I have too many shots of these!
Dennis Gay replied
Aloha ADAM!
Great to have you on my Kundabung frog hunt.
Lotsa thanks for your very generous and encouraging ”...nicely done…” wrap for my li’l green hopper.
You can never have too many of these in your collection. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay replied 26 days ago
PS: A belated thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection.
GB
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