My sister Mo put in a request for a frog. Here’s a beauty from last weekend in Panama. My guide was calling it a red-webbed treefrog, but a bit of research led me to the conclusion that the red-webbed treefrog is actually a southeast Asian species, and this guy is more likely the Canal Zone treefrog. Perhaps locally it goes by both common names (Hipsiboas rufitelus being the Latin name). If any of you herpetologists out there think otherwise, please let me know. In either case, it sure was a great looking frog. Very similar in size and shape (and even some of the coloring) to the more famous red-eyed tree frog, also native to the El Valle region of Panama where I took this shot. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 200, f/25 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-900 flash units
Perhaps not quite as colorful, but the barking tree frog is quite a specimen and can be found throughout Florida. I’ll be looking for one on my next trip to see my mother.
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My sister Mo put in a request for a frog. Here’s a beauty from last weekend in Panama. My guide was calling it a red-webbed treefrog, but a bit of research led me to the conclusion that the red-webbed treefrog is actually a southeast Asian species, and this guy is more likely the Canal Zone treefrog. Perhaps locally it goes by both common names (Hipsiboas rufitelus being the Latin name). If any of you herpetologists out there think otherwise, please let me know. In either case, it sure was a great looking frog. Very similar in size and shape (and even some of the coloring) to the more famous red-eyed tree frog, also native to the El Valle region of Panama where I took this shot.
Really, there are no words. What a great shot of a drop dead, gorgeous Tree Frog. This one is worth the price of admission, Sean!
Thanks Sue. It was that second flash that I use for macro work that enabled me to bring out the light blue of the belly.
I can’t even believe a person/technology is able to to produce such an imagine; you know, prove it/capture it . I appreciate your skills Sean.
Thanks Bob. And I yours.
great pic. I sure wish we had perry frogs like this in calif.?
There is one that is quite attractive Michael, the Baja California tree frog.
Totally delightful! An exquisite creature.
Thanks Ann. I agree. I’ve always loved the tree frogs.
He totally matches my color scheme! What a beauty.
That’s what I was going for Mom.
—– Frog funambulist
—– A Wallendas’ skill displays
—– On frond of his own .
—– Inspirational images from Panama .
—– Thank you Mister Crane .
Thanks Peter. I’m thinking Panama might become a go to spot for me. Easy to get to and the wildlife isn’t far from the city.
Ahhh, the return of the Friday Frog!! And a good looking one. Thanks Seanie, you always make me smile!!!
More to come Mo, but this one was the most colorful.
This is beautiful. I love the colors!!! And it’s so cute.
Thanks Shardae. Glad you can appreciate the frogs.
Ribbit.
Sure do not see any around here that look so colorful
Perhaps not quite as colorful, but the barking tree frog is quite a specimen and can be found throughout Florida. I’ll be looking for one on my next trip to see my mother.
Thanks Sean, great shot, beautiful frog! Thanks Mo for requesting this lovely creature. Love you guys!