Frog conservation

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted February 20, 2014206 views3 comments

Frogs and other amphibians around the world are under increasing pressure. Field research and captive breeding programs are seeking ways to reverse the loss and to preserve species in serious trouble. This poison dart frog recently hatched at the Miller Park Zoo when this photo was taken.

Mamiya 645, Ektachrome film.
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3 comments

Comment posted by Carl Battreall on February 20, 2014 at 5:57 PM

I like the image, wish the woman was a little softer, she is in focus enough for me to distract from the frog.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on February 20, 2014 at 6:59 PM

I really like this, John. The chosen depth of field actually tells the story of the plight of this frog. Without human intervention it may not exist. The frog is very sharp and the women just soft enough to imply her importance without dominating. Great work.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on February 21, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Fabulous image for the EPJ category. Love the unusual frog on the spoon and the caretaker behind him.

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