Finally got them

[blacknstormy]

Litoria brevipalmata - the rare green-thighed frog. Only comes out after torrential rains to breed (rainfall over 50mm in a 24 hour period). Between breeding events - no one knows



Litoria tyleri - the southern laughing tree frog - just too cute



Litoria fallax - common sedge frog - common as muck, but still a cutey



honestly - we are just good friends

[Oneputt]

Great stuff Rel and a just reward for your perseverance

[ATJ]

Nice shots, Rel.

Is your white balance set correctly? The L. fallax look a little yellow unless they are significantly different to the ones we get which are a deep green.

Great pose on the L. brevipalmata. While the background is quite busy, I don't think it takes away from the photo at all.

The L. tyleri is excellent, especially getting him with his throat expanded.

Both L. fallax are great. The first one because he's really calling hard and the second one because you have a pair getting ready.

[blacknstormy]

Thanks guys

Andrew - fallax are really variable in colour - you can go from a brilliant emerald green, through yellow and into browns, and all the combinations in between... this one really was quite yellow

[Manta]

Congratulations Rel! I know you and Damo would be two very happy campers with this find.

Great shots too!

[blacknstormy]

thanks Simon

The brevi's we've been waiting for for ages !!! This is the same breeding pond that we found a few years ago, and have received some funding to do some management work on the site, and some public education (eventually).... last night wasn't for us though .... took down the photographer from the Queensland museum - and pretty much let him take all the shots of the brevis - I was so chuffed with the original brevi shot back in the dark ages that I didn't mind so much This is just one that I sneaked in while we were wandering around in knee deep pool

He was sitting in a thicket of grass (hence the background), but I didn't want to disturb him too much.

Hugs

[Manta]

He was sitting in a thicket of grass (hence the background), but I didn't want to disturb him too much.

For a moment there I thought you were talking about the QM photographer!

[blacknstormy]

For a moment there I thought you were talking about the QM photographer!

he was too  LOL

There would have been the best shot in the world of the QM guy head down, bum up in the middle of an ants nest taking a shot ... but I couldn't get to my camera in time  LOL

Next heavy rain, wanna come for a run down the coast ???

You'd get some bloody good shots with that camera of yours

[Manta]

[Next heavy rain, wanna come for a run down the coast ???

Hmmm... just gotten used to snow and ice. Not sure how I'd go with the gear in rain like what's belting my roof at the moment but I'd give it a go!

[colin_12]

These are great as always Rel.
I really like #2. It is a classic pose for the camera.
Regards Colin

[Mal]

Fantastic shots, you are a very patient lady, and your results are stunning.

[zafra52]

Great images! Well done!

[Willy wombat]

Very good set Rel

[shakey]

Lovely shots. #2 is wonderful.

[ozczecho]

Awesome set...perseverance paid off...

[Ladybird]

After seeing the many amazing frog and insect photos that you regularly post Rel, I'm surprised nobody has asked you to do a field guide or other book of some sort. I love fauna books and guides and yet find your photos so much better. Also, knowing that you actually KNOW so much about your subjects in great, as not only do we get an interesting lesson but I think your passion really shows through in your photography.

[blacknstormy]

Thanks everyone You don't really need patience, it is just fun wandering around in knee deep water, avoiding the spiders, snakes and other floating biters looking for frogs  LOL

Ladybird - you are being way toooo kind, but thanks for the ego boost
hugs

[Big Red]

Great shots Rel,
what area is this in ? [Roughly] don't want to let out your secret

I presume you don't wear mossie repellent so how do you stop the bities ... something natural?

[blacknstormy]

Hey Shane

It is actually down at Southport, the tyleri and fallax shots were taken at Coombabah wetlands, near Harbourtown.

We do use a little bit of aeroguard on the tops of the legs, and arms, but hands etc are clear if you are going to move any frogs - and you make sure that you are keeping your hands moist and keep putting them in the water in the pond. Other than that, you just get really itchy blotchy bitten legs LOL but is it par for the course

[Big Red]

Thanks Rel

[rookie2]

What a great set of images Rel - crisp, clean and natural..just like being there.... but without the bug bites, swampy feet and frogstompitis!!

love your work...#4 is a classic!

R2