Tree Frog

Marleia Main

Tree Frog

East Greenbush – N.Y.
August 2008
Olympus E510

The use of the common names “frog” and “toad” has no taxonomic justification. From a taxonomic perspective, all members of the order Anura are frogs, but only members of the family Bufonidae are considered “true toads”. The use of the term “frog” in common names usually refers to species that are aquatic or semi-aquatic with smooth and/or moist skins, and the term “toad” generally refers to species that tend to be terrestrial with dry, warty skin. An exception is the fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina): while its skin is slightly warty, it prefers a watery habitat.

The habitat of frogs extends almost worldwide, but they do not occur in Antarctica and are not present on many oceanic islands. The greatest diversity of frogs occurs in the tropical areas of the world, where water is readily available, suiting frogs’ requirements due to their skin. Some frogs inhabit arid areas such as deserts, where water may not be easily accessible, and rely on specific adaptations to survive. The Australian genus Cyclorana and the American genus Pternohyla will bury themselves underground, create a water-impervious cocoon and hibernate during dry periods. Once it rains, they emerge, find a temporary pond and breed. Egg and tadpole development is very fast in comparison to most other frogs so that breeding is complete before the pond dries up. Some frog species are adapted to a cold environment; for instance the wood frog, whose habitat extends north of the Arctic Circle, buries itself in the ground during winter when much of its body freezes.
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Tree Frog by Marleia Main
Tree Frog by Marleia Main
  • Jeannette Sheehy

    Jeannette Sheehy

    ew! they’re the frogs responsible for my phobia..lol. they used to sit under the rims of the toilet in our dorms in Queensland. Thanks for the memor Mar!! oh by the way – excellent shot, my dear friend! ! ;)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Ha Ha .. You are cute : )

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    cute shot, There are dozens hang around my watergarden and serenade the neighborhood at night!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thanks!! Lucky you .. I want to be your neighbor : ) I Love Tree frogs!

  • Pete Costick

    Pete Costick

    What an amazing little fellow – lovely shot

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you pete: ) I fell in love with the little guy : )

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Thank you pete: ) I fell in love with the little guy : )

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Great shot! Amazing detail & color! Fantastic work!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much daniel : )

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Another WoW shot! Love him

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much : )

  • Nic Relton

    Nic Relton

    Perfect, well done. You’re really putting out some quality stuff!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much Nic : ) : ) : )

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Laughed out loud at this little guy, great picture

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much Felicity : )

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    just awesome! a favorite for sure!!!!....c xx

  • Marleia Main replied

    I am glad you like him .. Thank you : )

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    amazing detail!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Nichole!! I think Tree Frogs are my favorite frogs!! I wish we had Red Eyed Tree Frogs where I live .. My most favorite!!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    me too – i’m actually looking into pet frogs for my son for her b’day. we are trying to find somewhere that sell the red eyed tree frogs – they are sooooooo cute!

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren

    Excellent shot!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Annika : )

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Thank you so much Annika : )

  • Nic Relton

    Nic Relton

    I have to comment on this again because I love it! It should get published!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you and Good morning!! 10am? Shouldn’t you be working? LOL Thank you very much Nic : )

  • clickychick

    clickychick

    amazing image, Marleia, full of character!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Sarah : ) I try to capture personality in a shot … well like I said .. try. Macro can get science text book looking if you don’t try to get a certain angle or look. I want people to see that creatures do have amazing little “personalities” : )))))

  • Nic Relton

    Nic Relton

    Submit to Nat Geo competition Missy!

  • Marleia Main replied

    You go first!! : )

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett

    Another stunning image,I love frogs and your images are a delight to look at :)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Sharon : )) I love frogs too .. Thank you so much for all your comments: )))

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Excellent!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Mark : ))

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    This is so cute, love those eyes.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much for all your lovely comments : ))))

  • NaturePrints

    NaturePrints

    I love this guy. Great shot!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much : )))))

  • Tonje Thilesen

    Tonje Thilesen

    Oh holy crap that’s amazing! O.o

  • Marleia Main replied

    HI Tonje : ) Thank you so much : )))))))

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    What a very cute little guy. Excellent close up.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Lynn : )) Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look and the lovely comment too : ))

  • Chris Snyder

    Chris Snyder

    Fantastic! Another incredible macro. Looks to be about to jump off the screen!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Chris : )) Thank you so very much : ))

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great shot, great detail !
    And love the title :)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Sylvia : )) Thank you so much for commenting : )))

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Very cute capture x

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello : )) Thank you so much! I really appreciate your commenting on this little guy : ))

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    Tis is awesome, lovely colours marleia hun,

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Shane : )) Thank you so very much for commenting on my little tree Frog : )))

  • artbyakiko

    artbyakiko

    What an amazing photo! It’s so precious.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much ; ))))

  • Snoboardnlife

    Snoboardnlife

    Awesome Macro. I love Frogs! I wanted one as a pet, but when I went to Pet Smart, I found out they are too much work

  • Marleia Main replied

    Yes they are better in the wild unless they are sick and you rehabilitate and release .. I agree it is a huge commitment!! I love frogs too .. Thank you so much : )

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    wonderful shot

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Bubbleblue : )))

  • sulaartist

    sulaartist

    Hypnotic !!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much Sulaartist : )

  • Rick  Todaro

    Rick Todaro

    A Wonderful little frog , Excellent view ! A Great mug shot ~ of a great mug !! Kudo’s

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much for commenting Rick : )))

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    Very Cute:)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much : )))))))))))

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Cute little guy, love your title also…Kay

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much! I love tree frogs : )) Can’t wait until spring!!

  • Tamara  Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    Wow! Your work is so great, I’m really enjoying looking through your images!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much!! What a lovely comment : ))

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    Great shot, Amazing detail & color !

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Carlos :))

  • Vickie Burt

    Vickie Burt

    Oh, isn’t he cute. Another gr8 shot Marleia. So sharp, and I love the texture & colours of his skin!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Vickie!! :)))))))))

  • jesika

    jesika

    A wonderful series of froggie faces.
    j

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Jesika :)) Thank you so much!!! I love frogs :))

  • a~m .

    a~m .


    Well Done Marleia!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much :))))))))

  • sulaartist

    sulaartist

    Congratulations !!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much :)))

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    what a pretty little guy!

  • Marleia Main replied

    I love tree frogs!! Very small and cute :)) Thank you :))

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    WOW, your macro work is second to none! Brilliant image here, I love all your work :)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Adam :)))

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    I love this one has to be a Fav ! ……..

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Jon :)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Just beautiful!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Ellen :)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Can i ask you what lens you used….

  • Marleia Main replied

    I usually use a 105 Nikkor or Sigma

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    Awesome !!!! love your work !!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Judy :)

  • andygibb

    andygibb

    stunning…you have one of the most interesting and beautiful portfolios i have seen on here…great work

  • Marleia Main replied

    Wow .. Thank you so very much Andy :)))))

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Love it!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so for stopping by Louise :)))) Thank you for commenting too :-)

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    nice one M! – Dennis

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hey you :)) Thank you ever so :))))

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Fabulous detail Marleia! Great shot!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Renee :) Thank you so much for commenting :)))

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    very impressive, great capture wow

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Fremme :)

  • josiem

    josiem

    incredible capture!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much josiem :>)

  • Virginia McGowan

    Virginia McGowan

    fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the write up!!!!!!!!!! we used to have hundreds …...... used to ..:- (((((((((

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Ginny :) Thank you so much!! :0)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Oh no .. I am sorry about the frogs :0(

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Excellent detail and perspective!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you ever so Mr. Wright :0)

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    You really have some beautiufl nature shots. This tree frog is beautiful. I love the colors. xo

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Lori :))

  • a~m .

    a~m .

    Well Done Marleia (could you please re-upload him into the group within the next couple of days to enable a feature) thanks ♥

  • Marleia Main replied

    Yes ;) Thank you so much :)))

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