Where's The Water?+RWK

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 22, 201153 views7 comments

This image was taken in July of 2009 near a small stream in the northern Adirondacks. The little guy seemed indifferent to my presence for about 5 minutes, so was able to get quite close. Cropped square, minor curve/color adjustments.

Nikon-P80, 23mm, f4.5, 1/8s, ISO-64, tripod

C&C welcome, thanks for looking.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on April 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM

Gorgeous image Ron. I'm really drawn to the tones of the image as well as the many varied textures. Well seen!

Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on April 23, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Hi Ron,

I really like the subtle colours and the detail/texture you captured in this miniature scene. Definitely one of those shots where you think you can reach out and touch the textures...

Works for me as posted...thanks for sharing it...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on April 24, 2011 at 4:48 AM

Great detail in this one Ron. Nice of him to sit that still for you so you could use a low SS to maximize IQ. I like the natural coloration throughout, but would reduce the brightness of the bright green leaves on the bottom edge and left edge and TRC; IMO their brightness distracts from the main subject.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Pederson on April 24, 2011 at 8:10 AM

Appreciate the feedback. Vincent - you're right about the bright greens, and I decided that the brightness of the lighter spots on the lighter leaf just above the head was too bright as well. So, reprocessed and decided to emphasize the subject even more by doing a little vignetting. The end result is richer color, and more focus on the frog. Thanks.

Registered on October 19, 2010, 95 Posts, 470 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on April 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Like the repost, Ron. This is a texture buffet, almost looks abstract.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Canuel on April 25, 2011 at 12:45 AM

GReat detail and color on this guy. The yellow leaves add a nice color contrast.

Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on April 26, 2011 at 12:23 AM

The rework sure is a vast improvement Ron, great work!

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments