naross
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Description: Litoria Chloris (Red-eyed green tree frog). Photo taken November 2011 on Tambourine Mtn QLD Australia
This little guy is really a little guy; he’d just about fit into a matchbox, but the noise generated from such a small creature is astounding – in fact, it is deafening! There were half a dozen frogs present at the time, some enjoying a swim in the pool, but this little fellow was on the glass of the pool fence, hence the reflection, and he looks like he’s besotted with his own reflection… a case of narcissism perhaps? The background stripes are actually the upright posts of the fence, and along with the frog’s mirror image, everything combines well to give this image a wonderful abstract dimension. I was half tempted to call this piece Abstract Amphibian but the name didn’t seem to suit the frog’s inquisitive posture.
With the exception of very ‘minor’ contrast adjustments, gentle sharpening and some spot cleaning of the glass, this photo is pretty much straight out of the camera. The background has been gently softened with a gaussian blur to eliminate some grain noise. Other than that, I didn’t have to do much to it. The whole process took me no more than 10 minutes. The photo was taken at night with flash, and is a good effort (even if I do say so myself) considering the camera is just a ‘point and shoot’. I rarely do night photography; it’s just too bloody dark LOL, but I’m glad I made an effort on this occasion.
Photos taken with Canon IXUS 80 IS and minor editing with Lightzone. SIMPLICITY is my niche!
Posted by vigor on November 24, 2012
Now this is just way too cool, took me a minute to figure out what it was!!!
Posted by naross on November 27, 2012
LOL It fools most people. Have you seen my photo 'Sleeping Beauty'? It's the pale green one. Now that one stumps just about everybody at first. I'm glad you like this fellow though, Viv. He's one of my fave frog pics. Cheers for all the stars too :D
Posted by unicornuss on October 20, 2012
It's really beautiful.
Posted by naross on October 20, 2012
I though so too. They're really tiny as well. It's difficult to get any sense of scale here, but there's another photo in this portfolio which shows it quite clearly :D
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on September 22, 2012
Gorgeous shot and i enjoyed reading your description too. Congratulations on your BLUE feature!
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
I appreciate that, Fred. Thanks very much, and for the star too. I'm really happy to know that someone has taken the time to read my little story. I think it's as important as the actual artwork... but the, that's just me :D
Posted by jethro61 on September 22, 2012
Congrats on your feature Neil!
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
Cheers, Jethro. Much appreciated. Hoping you're well :D
Posted by lordtemplar on September 22, 2012
Congratulations on your Feature!!!!
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
Much appreciated, Chris. Many thanks indeed, and for the star too :D
Posted by buckb on September 21, 2012
Great capture! Congratulations!
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
Thanks very much, Buck. i appreciate the congrats, and the star too :D
Posted by toriyule on September 21, 2012
excellent work! Congratulations!
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
Thanks very much, Tori. I appreciate that, and the star too. Hope you've had a great weekend :D
Posted by megstuff on September 21, 2012
Fantastic! Congratulations!
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
Thanks very much, Meg. I appreciate the star too :D
Posted by lianne on September 21, 2012
Missed this one Neil!! Congratulations for your feature for this beautiful work. Well deserved.
Posted by naross on September 23, 2012
Thanks, Lianne. A lucky shot, but an interesting one. Thanks for the star too :D
Posted by rodeorose on September 21, 2012
NEIL CONGRATULATIONS YOUR WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED AT THE BLUE FRIDAY LOUNGE!! You are invited to post your comments and Featured Work at the link to the BLUE FRIDAY LOUNGE in the next 48 hours, and join us in some fun & conversation at weeks’ end among friends at the BLUE Lounge… http://groups.bluecanvas.com/BLUE/forum/post/2943
Posted by naross on September 22, 2012
You're very kind to me, Rosie. Thanks for the feature. I haven't really been able to spend any time in the lounge this weekend, but hopefully later this evening. Cheers for now :D