Mike Powell posted a nice frog shot on FB and I am sure it will be on his blog soon. I figured I should follow his lead and post another Frog Friday. B&W is a little different and I think the reflection in his eye is a little better in monochrome.
This is from the archives. I remember making this image of the bullfrog in a mud puddle which meant I had to kneel in mud as well. When I first composed it I did not realize there was a mosquito taking his blood. I am not positive it is a him but the tympanum is just a bit larger than the eye so I am going with that. It doesn’t seem that long ago but this is from 2013. I’ve complained enough about how fast time is passing by so will leave it at that. 🙂
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This is a rather serious-looking frog, in a reflective mood I guess. I hope he notices the mosquito and grabs it with his tongue.
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I am sure he was thinking deep thoughts. Who knows what lurks in the mind of a pensive frog? I won’t say how I know but the frog did not snatch the mosquito.
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The B&W choise gives a lot of character to the image.
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Thank you, Rudi. I thought it added something that color did not.
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I’ve heard of film noir and now you’ve gotten into frog noir.
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If I wasn’t shooting digital this could have been film noir.
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Nice shot, Steve. Mosquitoes make me shudder! So pesky these days.
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As you might imagine, mosquitoes do strike a bit of fear in me. I do a lot of swatting in the field even if wearing repellant. Thanks, Eliza!
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Frog Noir – I love it. 🙂
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🙂 We can all use a mystery amphibian.
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I hope the mosquito ended up as frog dinner, although that hope is a bit noir, as the frog would not only be eating the mosquito but some of itself as well.
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That would be one way to reclaim its blood. The frog did not eat the mosquito. I don’t always feel a mosquito biting me so it is possible the frog was unaware while comfortable in his reverie.
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Very nice Steve! Always enjoy your frog images!
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Thanks, Reed! I enjoy making and sharing them.
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That mosquito is a little chancer – one flick of the tongue and it’s a goner!
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I would have been happy to see that but it didn’t happen.
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Anything that eats mosquitos is a friend of mine. I’ve seen amazing videos of fast frog tongues. I think it would have to be pure luck (combined with burst shooting) to capture that. It occurs to me that the mosquito probably shows up better in black and white than in color — yes?
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I feel the same way about possums and ticks. And of course I am happy to know of locals eating mosquitoes so bring on the bats too.
Yes, it does which was also part of the decision making process. But the feel of the image as a whole benefits.
I have caught a few bullfrog “burps” with bursts and one does have a slight advance notice unlike a tongue strike. Video would be the way to go.
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Somehow, Steve, fantastic in BW!! I’m not a frog fan so, this is a huuuuuge compliment! 🤣🙏📷 Splendid!!
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Some images surprise for their working well in B&W, Rob. I’ve done a few flower images that are known for their beautiful color but still worked converted. They make nice side by side comparisons. How can you not like frogs??? 🙂 I am glad that you like this one. Thanks!
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Good one
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Thank you.
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Your welcome!
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