Up close Series

Photographer: E.K. Schafhauser

Camera Nikon 995, Digital
Yellow-legged frog, Ran muscosa
High in the Sierra Nevada backcountry lakes there lives a prince. I hiked to one of the highest mountain lakes to find him. This threatened species sits in a clear blue mountain lake at 11,000ft. His eye and the lake reflect the blue sky with afternoon clouds rolling by. As a biologist I come in contact with wildlife up close and personal. I usually take photographs within 2cm of the animal this requires being observant, stealthy, or willing to hold the animal while photographing.