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Green Frog


Green Frog
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 2 N: 468] (1588)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Amphibians of the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-07 3:53
Viewed: 214
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hyla savignyi (Green Frog)

This species is usually quite similar to H. arborea (Common Tree Frog), but differs from that species in having relatively longer hind legs and no spur-like branch of the dark lateral stripe in the inguinal region. Also, the stripe is not continuous. In Hyla arborea, a dark stripe, which begins in front of the eye, extends through the tympanic membrane, and laterally along flanks to the inguinal area, and there forms a spur-like branch anterodorsally. The venter is whitish or slightly yellowish. Snout-vent length up to 5 cm; skin smooth dorsally, granulated ventrally. Tympanic membranes distinct. Typically, fingers and toes end in wide, disc shaped adhesive pads. Males have a large vocal sac beneath the chin. The dorsum is usually a bright green, sometimes changing to gray, yellowish or blackish, sometimes with dark coloured small spots.

It is an arboreal species; frequenting trees, shrubs, bushes or reeds. Nocturnal in habit, shelters under leaves in the daytime. Not easy to detect because of its colour changing ability. Goes to water only in the breeding season. Feeds on various flying insects and spiders. Has potent poisonous skin secretions. Prefers clean and deep waters with much vegetation for breeding. The vocalisation of the males is quite strong during the breeding period. The walnut sized egg masses are sometimes attached to the vegetation in water, containing 800-1,000 eggs.

The species known from Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Syria, Iran and Transcaucasica. It is widely distributed in the vicinities of Lefke+Gönyeli (Nicosia); Geçitköy+Lapta (Kyrenia), Dörtyol+Iskele+Ziyamet+Yeni Erenköy (Famagusta & Karpas Districts) in Northern Cyprus.

Reference:

Atatür, M. K and Göçmen, B. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Cyprus (1st Edition). Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 170, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 63 pp. (ISBN 975-483-486-5).

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TFL!

Cheers,

Bayram
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Merhaba Bayram Hocam,
Yine harika bir yakın plan çekim.Netlik, renk ev detaylar olağanüstü güzellikte.Tebrikler,
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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  • flz (0)
  • [2008-10-07 4:30]
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Merhaba Hocam, cok tatlı bakıyor. Notlarınız da her zamankı gıbı mukemmel. Emeğinıze sağlık.
Sevgı ve saygılarımla

Fİliz

Dear Bayram Goceman!
Amazing frog.
Wonderful scene.
Good perspective.
Nice colors.
Original take.
TFS!

Hello Bayram,
This is an attractive side view of the frog. Details of his eyes and legs are most fascinating in this exact composition. The National Geographic HQ has recently had a frog exhibit from many parts of the world, and I believe I saw this beauty. Well done and TFS. Danilo

Hello Bayram Goceman,

I thank you immensely for having found, and posted, this lovely picture of my prince charming – he is gorgeous.
Wonderful capture of an amazing singer!
Thanks for sharing,
Esperança

Hello Bayram
Excellent shot of this Green Frog,
Perfect focusing,exposure and composition,
Superb shot,Welldone.
Good Luck
Siegfried

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2517 W: 0 N: 993] (13808)
  • [2008-10-07 6:18]

Hola amigo,
espléndida macro,
pov y buen foco...
detalles y agradable encuadre,
excelente nota,
saludos

Merhabalar Bayram bey,
Dünden bu güne iki ayrı kompozisyonunuz bana köyümde
çocuklukta domates tarlasında kurbağa yiyen bir
yılanı dakikalarca seyrettiğim o muhteşem anı
hatırlattı...Yakın çekim,detayları ile çok güzel.
Kutlarım. Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Ciao Bayram, splendid frog with fantastic colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, great capture, very well done, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Bayram,

Excellent shot with nice colors!
I like the contrast and light too!
TFS.
Selamlar
Sergio

Selam Bayram Bey,
Bu güzel örneklerle TL ye renk getirdiniz.
Netlik ve renk doygunluğu harika.
Sanki üç boyutlu gibi...Ellerine sağlık
Selahattin E

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 54 W: 0 N: 7] (42)
  • [2008-10-08 4:49]

Her zmanki gibi birinci sınıf kalitede çekim. Ağaç kurbağası da hakikaten güzel poz vermiş. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

hi Bayram,
excellent first floor of this Hyla, similar to the Arborea with excellent detail and exhaustive explanatory note

have a nice day sERGIO

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 0 N: 337] (1506)
  • [2008-10-08 18:16]

Hello Bayram,
a nice pose of the frog.
Sharp and clear in its full details and clarity.
Still slimy with nice blurred background.
A beautiful princess.

Regards,
Foozi

Outstanding! Great comp and sharpness!

dilshan74

Great macro, Bayram!
Good sharpness, texture, colors and light.
Congratulations and tfs :o)

Abraços,
Bruno

Hello Bayram. Excellent macro, great clarity and colours of the frog are further enhanced by selective focus. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

Hello Bayram! Wonderful shot. Perfect capture. Ideal sharpness. Good colours. Very good picture. Well done!

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