Pretty in Pink #2
I found this tiny little amphibian in a delicate pink rose blossom in the garden of a Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club. friend at Kundabung , just south of Kempsey, NSW, Australia, on a BBQ and photography day in autumn.
The ‘Pretty in Pink’ li’l poser sat quite well for this portrait and was most patient as I jostled about trying to get the best angle, light and exposure.
My subject is a very fine specimen of Litoria fallax (Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog) , quite a common species along the eastern coast of this wide brown land. After a long very wet summer they could be found in great abundance around the rather extensive property and I had a great time hunting around for good subjects.
An amazing fact I discovered recently was that these frogs can also be brown or a mixture of green and brown and can change their colour depending on their environment.
Fuji S9600: RAW, Manual settings of f/4.5 @ 1/100sec, ISO80, Low powered flash, Hand held.
S7RAW & Photoshop CS.
Visit the Amphibians & Reptiles collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more cold blooded friends.
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Litoria fallax – Pretty in Pink #2
Litoria fallax – The Changeling
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Litoria fallax – Uho! Photographer!
Litoria fallax – Bend Over Backwards
Litoria fallax – In the Spotlight
Litoria fallax – Australian Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog
Litoria pearsoniana* – Four-eyed Frog #2
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Lindsay Knowles
This is a fantastic shot Dennis. I love how you can see the foot of the frog through the petal.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Lindsay,
Thank you for being first to spot my tiny green friend and for leaving such a great encouraging wrap for this froggy study.
I kinda like that shadowy silhouette of the foot too.
So glad it caught your eye and imagination.
GB
Dennis
SharonD
Oh cute Dennis.I love it.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sharon,
Your “Oh cute…” comment for my little posing tree frog is greatly appreciated.
So happy to see you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
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Prasad
Unbelivable!!!! How can you do that??? :))))))
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Prasad,
“Unbelivable” but true my digi-pal! These litte green frogs are very photographic and if you move slowly and carefully they will usually stay put for you. Finding them in poses such as this is the real fun and joy of photographing them
A big THANK YOU for your interest in my Aussie amphibian and for your most encouraging coment.
GB
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Mick Davson
Fantastic work my northern friend. Lovely colour and light around a detailed little creature.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mick,
This was a real dream find. The frog took off deep into the rose bush right after this shot so I was very lucky to bag this.
Many thanks for coming to Kundabung for the frog hunt and for leaving your most encouraging “Fantastic…” wrap for my close-up efforts.
GB
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Sarah Moore
what a gorgeous shot – just perfect!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sarah,
Your very encouraging ”...just perfect!” wrap for my rose dwelling li’l green hopper is much appreciated.
So glad you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
Maximus
Dennis, I didn’t know you did cute too- beautiful. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Max,
Your ”...beautiful.” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated mate.
Oh yeah! I have “K-U-T-E” button on my Fuji. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Steve Sass
Nice one Dennis, Great capture
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Steven,
Your “Nice one…” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated mate.
So glad it caught your eye mate.
GB
Dennis
GailD
Maybe he wanted a kiss.
This is really great Dennis. I like the light the low powered flash gave.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Gail,
Your ”...really great…” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated.
Oh I draw a line at kissin’ ‘em! 8-)
GB
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binjy
This is a wonderful combination, dennis :) Very appealing and balanced :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Binjy,
Your ”...Very appealing…” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated mate.
Happy to see you have enjoyed the meeting.
GB
Dennis
Bryan Peterson
Fantastic image Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Bryan,
Your “Fantastic…” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated mate.
So glad it caught your discerning eye.
GB
Dennis
Anne Smyth
how long do you suppose it took this creature to figure out such a perfect backdrop for your image? Another beauty
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Anne,
Your ”...beauty” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated.
Oh I’m sure he saw us coming and put on his best face.
GB
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Dennis Rubin IPA
You could probably send this one in to Geico for their lizzard photo! The froglet looks great with the pink surround -v nice work, Dennis!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day DR,
Your ”...v nice work…” comment for my froggy friend is greatly appreciated mate.
Oh yeah! My frog look much better than their gecko!
GB
Dennis
micmac
So cute ,love the pink flower too ,my grandson love the lttle frog.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Micmac,
What a most encouraging “So cute…” wrap for this little froggy garden scene. Many thanks for coming down out to Kundabung for a look-see.
Happy to see you have enjoyed the experience. and savoured the moment.
GB
Dennis
debsphotos
Get out of here Dennis!!!! This is sooooo gooood!!!!! Excellent capture….I bet you where pleased with this little guy!! He looks so cute in that pink flower!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deb,
What a most encouraging ”…sooooo gooood…” wrap for this little froggy garden scene. Many thanks for coming out to Kundabung for a look-see.
Happy to see you have enjoyed the experience. and savoured the moment.
I am very happy with this one and for all the interest it has generated. Definitely a camera club competition entry next month!
GB
Dennis
Judith Winde
This little guy is just so cute!! And oh, so prettty in pink! Spectacular capture, Dennis!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Judith,
What a most encouraging ”…oh, so pretty…” wrap for this little froggy garden scene. Many thanks for coming out to Kundabung for a look-see.
Happy to see you have enjoyed the experience. and savoured the moment.
GB
Dennis
Thordis
This very pretty Dennis and an amazing find. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Thordis,
This was a real dream find. The frog took off deep into the rose bush right after this shot so I was very lucky to bag this.
Many thanks for coming to Kundabung for the frog hunt and for leaving your most encouraging “…amazing…” wrap for my close-up efforts.
GB
Dennis
Tom Gomez
Great find …
Dennis Gay replied
G’day TomG,
What a most encouraging “Great find…” wrap for this little froggy garden scene. Many thanks for coming down out to Kundabung for a look-see.
Happy to see you have enjoyed the experience. and savoured the moment.
GB
Dennis
Kathryn Potempski
wonderful capture,fantastic color,well done
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Kathryn,
What a most encouraging “wonderful…” wrap for this little froggy garden scene. Many thanks for coming down out to Kundabung for a look-see.
Happy to see you have enjoyed the experience. and savoured the moment.
GB
Dennis
Tara Sheffer-A...
WOW!!!! This is a first for me, never seen one in a flower before!!! I am delighted you have this here!!!!!!!! It is my pleasure viewing!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Tara,
What a most encouraging “WOW!!!!…” wrap for this little froggy garden scene. Many thanks for coming down out to Kundabung for a look-see.
Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
skyhorse
How adorable – but what was the froggy doing inside a rose? Beautifully shot/composed Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
G’day SkyHorse,
So nice to see you up at Kundabung, strolling the grounds for a look-see and that you have spotted my li’l green frog.
Many thanks for your encouraging ”...adorable…” wrap for my froggy photographic efforts.
The whole property is home to probably thousands of this little amphibians and they make their homes in any tree, bush or plant. 8-)
Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
skyhorse
Well your friend is very lucky to have a place frogs find so appealing – love these guys & you’ve got some wonderful images up :-D
Dennis Gay
G’day Laura S …. 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
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AnitaInverarity
So pretty x
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Anita,
Really good to see you up at Kundabung, strolling the grounds for a look-see and that you have spotted my li’l green frog.
Thank you kindly for your encouraging ”So pretty…” wrap for my froggy photographic efforts.
Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
AnitaInverarity
You are so welcome sir- I like to go rambling with you as always x
Ingrid77
it’s so beautiful! Fantastic shot :-)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Ingrid,
Happy to see you up at Kundabung, strolling the grounds for a look-see and that you have spotted my li’l green frog.
Merci beaucoup for your encouraging ”…so beautiful…” wrap for my froggy photographic efforts.
GB
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Dennis Gay
G’day Vonnie Murfin …. 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
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Dennis Gay
G’day Louise Fahy …. 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
Thordis
Absolutely fab! Love the colors Dennis. The green color of the frog goes strangely well with the pink of the flower. Great focus on both frog and leaf. Great shot! :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Thordis,
So good to see you up at Kundabung, strolling the grounds for a look-see and that you have spotted my li’l green frog.
Thank you muchly for your encouraging ”Absolutely fab!…” wrap for my froggy photographic efforts.
GB
Dennis
MeanChristine
This is perfection. It also helps that I love frogs! But the vivid green in contrat to the pale pink of the petals is so appealing to my eye. If only I had a little girl to hang this in her room!
Dennis Gay replied
Hola Christine!
So nice to see you strolling the grounds at Kundabung and that you have spotted my li’l green frog.
Thanks you heaps for your most encouraging ”...perfection…” wrap for this amphibian photographic effort.
See your gynecologist and ask what it is you must do to ensure a girl child. My frog will be waiting for you both. 8-) ;-)
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
PS: Thank you too for adding this work to your favourites.
GB
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Dennis Gay
G’day Koyomi Maki .... 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
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Teuchter
Oh this is both a fun photo and a real professional shot. Froggy has such a grin I can just imagine him flicking his tongue out and catching YOU. It must have taken a lot of patience to produce something like this.
Congrats.
Dennis Gay replied
Yowza TEUCHTER!
Welcome to Kundabung. Pull up a chair, have a [_]>a tea and keep a lookout for our froggy friend.
Thanks heaps for your most inspiring, generous and amusing ”...professional shot…” comment for my very compliant amphibian. I am sure it would thank you too if it could.
It was a game of “cat ‘n’ mouse”, (or should that be “photographer ‘n’ frog”?), for a while but eventually the frog knew I meant no harm and waited patiently while I looked for angles and the best exposure.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
PS: Many thanks too for the honour of adding my froggy photograph to your favourites collection.
GB
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Baynanno1
Great capture of a lovely little creature.
Dennis Gay replied
Yowza BAYNANNO!
Nice to see you back at Kundabung on my froggy hunt.
Your interest in my li’l green pal and your encouraging and supportive “Great…” wrap for my amphibian photography are much appreciated.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
PS: My warmest thanks for adding this li’l froggy to your favourites collection and for adding my portfolio to your watchlist.
GB
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Jens Helmstedt
A wonderful capture Dennis!
Dennis Gay replied
Well Met JENS!
Welcome to my frog hunt at Kundabung.
Thank you big time for your encouragong ”...wonderful…” comment for this froggy photograph and for the honour of adding it to your favourites collection.
GB
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KBSImages
THIS IS AWESOME!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Dennis Gay replied
Carumba KBS!
Plenty of room and plenty of frogs at Kundabung for everyone. Glad you could make it.
Lotsa thanks for your extremely inspiring and encouraging CAPITAL comment for this amphibian effort.
GB
Dennis