Marsh Frog
The Marsh Frog is native to Europe and belongs to the family of green frogs.
It’s a striking animal, capable of living both on land and in water. With its long powerful hind legs, it is the fastest amphibian !
The placement of the large eyes allows the frog to see predators without moving the rest of its body.
Depending on its habitat biotope, it can be found in various colors and patterns : mostly green, but also bronze, brown, and even a rare grey is possible.
The frog that I shot was pretty good camouflaged between the dense vegetation but nevertheless I spotted him.
Lucky for him, I'm not a heron....... :-))
Dutch name : Meerkikker
German name : Seefrosch
Latin name : Pelophylax ridibundus
alexander stefanatos 16. Juni 2015, 10:50
Amazing shot,Mark! Technically perfect exposure but what is really striking is that, despite his immaculate camouflage, and judging from his cautious side glance he himself seems well aware of your camera but, possibly flattered, he poses nicely!..I fully enjoy your forest photos.
friendly regards
alexander
Inez Correia Marques 15. Juni 2015, 12:16
super close up!!they are so beautifulI admire all the details on their skins
Perfect
Jürg Scherrer 14. Juni 2015, 19:06
Hi Mark -A wonderful macro of this Marsh Frog.
Wish you a nice end of Sunday and best new week!
Kindest regards.
Jürg
Gaby Falkenberg 14. Juni 2015, 10:55
Einen guten Moment hast du erwischt,super kommen die Augen des Frosches im Licht zur Geltung.
LG.Gaby
Josef Kainz 14. Juni 2015, 10:00
Gut festgehalten tolles Bildvg josef
Sylvia Schulz 14. Juni 2015, 9:36
Den hast du ausgezeichnet fotografiert,herrlich der BlickLG Sylvia
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Günter Nau 14. Juni 2015, 8:23
Wunderbare Darstellung des Wasserfrosches. Die Schärfe ist nicht zu übertreffen, Belichtung hervorragend.Grüße Günter
Die Mohnblumen 14. Juni 2015, 6:51
Ausgezeichnete Aufnahme.+++++Wir wünschen Dir einen schönen Sonntag.
Liebe Grüße
Heike & Karl-Heinz
Gerlinde Gottschalk 13. Juni 2015, 23:04
Wow in einem fantastischen Licht hast du diesen schönen Kerl erwischt. Ich mag diese Tiere ganz besonders gern, nur schade, dass ich sie so selten sehe.LG.Gerlinde.
archiek 13. Juni 2015, 17:29
Excellent eyes to spot this frog and great camera work to capture him for all of us to see.Regards,
Archie
emen49 13. Juni 2015, 17:13
Ein ganz starkes Portrait... wunderbares Licht!Viele Grüße
Marianne
Johanna C. 13. Juni 2015, 16:59
Wonderful capture, beautiful colors and very well spotedWish you a very nice week end!
Best regards, Johanna
Bernhard Kuhlmann 13. Juni 2015, 9:47
Toll sieht er aus, so vom frischen Grün eingerahmt !So gibt er ein wirklich schönes Bild ab.
Gruß Bernd
Adele D. Oliver 13. Juni 2015, 1:20
he looks terrific with all his lumps and bumps and the big alert eye and the striking colours .... compliments for your excellent close and sharp and well lit portrait - how I would love to see a frog here !!!!greetings, Adele
Sabine Junge 13. Juni 2015, 1:01
Wonderful shot - it seems to me that this frog knows about its attractive green look.Like the closeness and sharpness of this pic.
Sabine