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Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted January 10, 2010316 views12 comments

During our trip in Costa Rica we were so lucky to be able to make photos of the Red-eyed treefrog. They are really born to be a model. (maybe Costa Rica's next top model!)
I wished for a little more DOF here but there was not much light and it is absolutely forbidden to flash to protect those beautiful eyes and that's what it is all about. I am glad at least the eyes are both in focus!

D300, Sigma105, 1/13, F8, tripod

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 10, 2010 at 1:11 PM

Great frog! the light areas behind him or her are a bit distracting - maybe you can dampen them a little ?
The eyes are wonderful - maybe a tighter crop would work also.
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 10, 2010 at 3:58 PM

Very nice. The reflection on the leaf is a bit too bright, but only a minor issue.

D&L

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Comment posted by Sam Rua on January 10, 2010 at 4:03 PM

This is great, Ellen. I think your DOF is just fine. The highlights on the leaf have already been pointed out. Very nice pose and detail in the treefrog.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on January 10, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Wow! those eyes! Good job keeping them in focus. The detail and color in this image is really good. The bright spots on the leaf don't bother me too much, but I wouldn't mind seeing it brought down a little.

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Comment posted by mark cillo on January 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM

Great detail and colors! Nice work

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 10, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Gorgeous subject with mesmerizing eyes. The DOF is fine and slight toning down of the highlight would improve the image.

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Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on January 10, 2010 at 11:07 PM

Ellen,Happy new year and keep them coming.Nice comp.The flare on the left upper side of the image is a little bit distracting but the red eyes just draw yours to them.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 11, 2010 at 6:02 AM

That is one stylin' frog, Ellen! The shot is impressive given the conditions you describe. I'd like to see a little less glare on the leaf, but I guess it does serve to contrast with the frog and help it to pop out of its bg. Don't guess you would've wanted to darken your scene any further with a polarizer either... Anyway, it is a great shot and I can appreciate that it was an exciting find.

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Comment posted by Alessandra & Rocco on January 12, 2010 at 2:30 PM

Really, really nice Ellen :)

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 12, 2010 at 8:23 PM

Terrific image. The frog looks as if he is figureing the distance to jump on your camera.

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on January 12, 2010 at 9:54 PM

Hey Ellen, very cool portrait. Good details and colors.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 14, 2010 at 11:29 AM

Super sweet Ellen. These guys are so cute. I actually like the more shallow dof

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