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03-JAN-2008 Mark A. Krauss

White's Tree Frog

Kasi let me borrow her tree frog so I could experiment with shooting a moving subject, close up.

The Australian Green Tree Frog, simply Green Tree Frog in Australia, White's Tree Frog, or Dumpy Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea) is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Litoria. It is physiologically similar to some species of the genus, particularly the Magnificent Tree Frog (Litoria splendida) and the Giant Tree Frog (Litoria infrafrenata).

The Green Tree Frog is larger than most Australian frogs, reaching 10 centimetres (4 inches) in length. The average lifespan of the frog in captivity, about sixteen years, is long in comparison with most frogs. Green Tree Frogs are docile and well suited to living near human dwellings. They are often found on windows or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light.

Due to its physical and behavioural traits, the Green Tree Frog has become one of the most recognisable frogs in its region, and is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations.

Nikon D2x ,Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S
1/6s f/8.0 at 70.0mm iso100 full exif

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Ronald Bijtenhoorn04-Jan-2008 16:06
Nice shot, like the matching background as well. I'm sure it wil keep the mosquitoes away
Guest 04-Jan-2008 10:10
amazing shot.
fotabug04-Jan-2008 07:49
Wonderful shot, Mark. You and the camera got things perfect
Kasi 04-Jan-2008 06:12
Lumpy: I am not a toy, I am not a toy, I am not a toy... *closes eyes* I'm going to my happy place...

:) Nicely done. I love the lighting.
Paul Milholland04-Jan-2008 05:32
Interesting background info on the little guy. . . .
Eloine 04-Jan-2008 05:06
How cute!
Steve Thuman04-Jan-2008 04:38
I love those feet!
Jack Hoying04-Jan-2008 04:14
Sure is a colorful fellow. I think it'll make a fine subject for future PADs.