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Embracing in Green Tree Frog


Embracing in Green Tree Frog
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 738 W: 3 N: 2321] (8256)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-05
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Amphibians of the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-16 18:36
Viewed: 317
Points: 48
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Ampexus in Hyla savignyi (Green Tree Frog)

Dear Friends, approx. two month ago I have uploaded a capture of Hyla savignyi (Green Tree Frog) from Cyprus. The detailed information of the species was given in that capture of the species. Thus, no more additional knowledge is present here (Please click on the above link to reach information given for the species!).

May be you could think that this shot was taken in a fake setting. But I have to state that this scene was photographed in wild during our night herpetological trips which we conducted in SE Anatolia. Full flash was also certainly used as it was taken at about 23.00 O’clock.
Hoping that you like this shot!

Cheers,

Bayram Göçmen

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Tree Frogs (family: Hylidae, Order: Anura) Like many of their American relatives, the Euro-Asiatic species are small, plump, smooth-skinned frogs with horizontal pupils, long legs, and disc-shaped adhesive pads on the tips of their fingers and toes. They are good climbers, usually being found in trees or other vegetation, and only rarely encountered on the ground except when going to water to breed. Tree frogs are the only European amphibians to climb very extensively. Colour can change quite rapidly and food consists substantially of flying insects which are captured with great agility. Breeding takes place at night in ponds, cisterns etc. Males have a large vocal sac under the chin and produce very loud calls. They also have small nuptial pads on the thumbs and they embrace the female just behind the forelegs (Axial amplexus). The pale eggs are laid in clumps that swell to about the size of a wallnut. The tadpoles, which tend to be solitary, have a deep tail fin extending far forwards onto the back and swim with fast fish-like movements.

During breeding season, nearly always in evening and at night, a strident, rapid 'krak, krak, krak " about 3-6 pulses a second. The call, which is repeated at intervals, tends to accelerate at the beginning and slow down at the end. Tree frogs form large dense assemblages and call from shallow water or when floating close to aquatic vegetation. Their vocal sac is blown up during bouts of singing but deflates in between them. Choruses are very noisy and can be heard from over a kilometer away on still nights and, from a distance, can sound like quacking ducks. Outside the breeding season, may occasionally call briefly from trees or vegetation during the day, especially in late summer and in rainy weather. Can also be stimulated to call by sounds that have some of the qualities of its voice, for instance passing planes.

References:

1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp. [2nd Edition, 2008].
6. Arnold, N.E. (1978). A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe.Collins, London, UK, 288 pp.
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hehehehhe..

quite coool vision! :D
TFS

ania

Selam Bayram Hoca,
Doğadan muhteşem bir kesit daha...
Keskinlik ve renk olarak çok iyi
Tebrikler ve teşekkürler
Selahattin E

Bayram Hocam merhaba
Muhteşem bir makro
Renkler harika
Yakından bakınca aslında sevimli görünüyor yaramazlar
İyi günler
Burak

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 96 N: 1023] (8484)
  • [2008-12-16 22:29]

Hi Bayram, Good to see Hermit is ensuring survival of his species. I read frogs are a good indicator of a healthy environment so look at them as a wonderful creature. TFS. Murray.

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  • bhobot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 208 W: 16 N: 343] (1924)
  • [2008-12-16 22:42]

hahha
funny photo
good point of view with good timing bayram
impressive shot

job well done

tfs

bhot

Günaydın Bayram Bey,güzel bir çekim,gece geç saatlerde iyi yakalamışsınız :)Canlıların bibirine benzeyen yaşamları bana her zaman ilginç gelmiştir.Beslenmek ve üremek dürtüleri birbirleriyle tam örtüşüyor.İyiki onlar fotoğraf çekmesini bilmiyor :))

Günaydın Bayram Kardeşim,
bu ne muhteşem kare böyle,
zavallıları rahatsız etmişsin;) ama bize de doğanım güzelliğini tüm ve mükemmel detaylarıyla sergilemişsin,
renklerin canlılığına bayıldım,
ellerine ve gören gözlerine sağlık kardeşim,
selamlar,
Taner

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2642 W: 1 N: 1264] (15445)
  • [2008-12-17 0:33]

Hola amiga,
beautiful work,
interesting situation:))
good focus and color,
saludos Bay.

hello

nice capture with this one...tfs

:-)

no they were not doing anything.. the other one is too tired to hop so the other one is just carrying him :)

nice catch, Bayram.. they have totally different green colours.. tfs..

regards, terry

Bonjour Bayram
yes I agree with boomcat and this picture should have been in "transportation"...
Very good shot,, wonderful precision of the left hand of Madam and of the eye of Mr , and incredible great colours

Thinking forwards, I wonder if they should not be judokas ?

Superb picture. Great how you came so close. And there pose is just perfect. I saw two toads like that yesterday but as I was teaching I didn't bring my camere... felt bad about it.
Well done

David

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 957] (4612)
  • [2008-12-17 6:01]

Merhaba bayram,
indeed such a great moment . You shot it well indeed aclear and sharp and presented it in a very brilliant manner.
Good composition is supoerbs colour.

regards,
Foozi

Ciao Bayram, lovely couple in love, splendid focus and wonderful colors, fantastic details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Bayram hoca,
Canlı muhteşem renkler ve eyvah!! Basıldık..Durumu!!.:-))
Focus ve netlik mükemmel. Eline sağlık. Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2737 W: 412 N: 2987] (32855)
  • [2008-12-17 7:55]

merhaba bayram bey...
Harika bir detay çalışması, tebrikler...Açıklayıcı güzel notunuzla bütünleşmiş güzel bir çalışma elinize sağlık...selamlar

Merhaba Hocam,
Selnur Hanım ne güzel yorumlamış...Aynen katılıyorum.Harika pozlamışsınız.Tebrikler,
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Hello Bayram,
A lovely capture of these two green tree frogs mating. Excellent colours and lighting. Perfect timing to capture this moment. Great composition.Regards Siegfried

Hello Bayram!
Very good frogs catch!
Amazing clarity and good detail!
Wonderful colours!
Great work!
Best regards!
Lili

Hi Bayram,
Magnificent shot!
Such lovely colors and wonderful sharpness.
They seem to be made of jelly!!
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Bright colours, sharp details and an interesting pose (I hope your flash didn't put them off!).
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1707 W: 124 N: 1462] (20612)
  • [2008-12-19 2:58]

merhaba Bayram bey,
gece çekimiyle kurbağanın yeşil rengi daha bir alımlı olmuş.Ellerinize sağlık.Necla.

Hello Bayram,

The nature is beautiful!
Excellent shot!
Congratulations!
Sergio

Wonderful capture, Bayram! You really were in the right place
at the right time! Good sharpness, beautiful colors and great
details. Well done job, dear Bayram! Congratulations and I
wish you and all your family a Merry Christmas, my friend!

Best regards,
Bruno

Hi Bayram,

Excellent shot of this colorful frogs in Axial amplexus. Well lit and captured in very good details. Lovely sharpness and finely posed for you :-)

Regards,
Jusni

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