Frans Gunterus, QPSA
February 2025 - Long Nosed Horned Frog
About the Image(s)
Canon 6D M2. 1/100 sec at f/11, ISO 500. Canon Macro Lens EF 100 mm f/2.8 L IS USM.
This Long Nosed Horned Frog (Pelobatrachus nasuta) has perfected its camouflaged look. This can be found in tropical rain forests floors in Indonesia. The frog breeds in forests streams and can be found in common exotic pet shops.
6 comments posted
What an animal! Your photo shows every angle 9there are many of them), and all his colors. I have never seen a frog like this! Your photo of the frog is spectacular! I love that the background is soft and does not interfere! Posted: 02/01/2025 17:03:38
Hi Ginny. Thanks for your kind words. Posted: 02/15/2025 08:55:40
This is a very cool frog! Where in Indonesia did you manage to capture it? Posted: 02/04/2025 21:54:47
Thanks for your good words. It's from a pet exotic collector. They allow us to shoot in his studio. It's a pet. Not wildlife. Posted: 02/15/2025 08:57:37
Janet Pieper
I keep coming back to look at this frog. I have never seen one like this. I played with it a little, darkened the whites slightly, lightened the darks slightly. I brightened the eye and added a slight vignette. I think these very small changes made him pop a little more against the background. Thoughts? I'm here because I am very unsure of myself, but I love playing with other's images. Hope you don't mind. Posted: 02/10/2025 22:19:18
Hi Janet. This frog can be found in tropical rain forests floors in Indonesia. However this is a pet. Not wild life. I love to see your editing. The eye look much more outstanding. Thanks. I really appreciate your editing suggestions. Posted: 02/15/2025 09:02:22