I caught a frog!!Now what??

[Jemmind]

I caught a tree frog at work today, but no what do I do? How can I photograph him without him just jumping away? I don't see how some people get such great shot especially of bug, they are so fast!
Any tips would be Greatly Appreciated!
Thanks,
Julie

[nosquare2003]

Has it signed any model contract? :lol:

[Conk]

Take a look at Bob Garas's photos. He used to be quite regular here.
http://www.pbase.com/bgaras2001

[Ferdinand]

eat it and then photography the bones so it won't jump away? hehehe

l'french cook,
Ferdinand

[gsmx2]

You could always put him in the refrigerator for a little bit. Just make sure you warm him up before releasing him to the wilds again.

gsm x2

[PacAce]

Hmm, why does a particular scene from "The Triplets of Belleville" come to mind? :mrgreen: :lol:

[stopbath]

If he's a happy frog, he'll stay put.

Handle the frog until it realizes you are not a threat (some frogs are more skittish then others, and will always leap away... while others are more complacent. Perhaps you have a skittish fellow who has learned from experience that distance is a good thing.) Tree frogs are usually easily handled, while true frogs (leapard, bull...) do tend to be more skittish. Toads are generally easily handled.

Don't squeeze or otherwise restrain it, but gently pick it up and hold it in an open palm. Slowly, it should calm down, and may even start to enjoy the body warmth.

If you don't succeed, just release it where you found it, or in a nice location (pond shore) away from walkways and roads. Once the little fellow jumps away, you can then get some natural setting shots.

Patience. It is a living thing, with an instinct to jump away from danger, and you are danger...

Good luck with the little amphibian...

[G3]

If he's a happy frog, he'll stay put.

Handle the frog until it realizes you are not a threat (some frogs are more skittish then others, and will always leap away... while others are more complacent. Perhaps you have a skittish fellow who has learned from experience that distance is a good thing.) Tree frogs are usually easily handled, while true frogs (leapard, bull...) do tend to be more skittish. Toads are generally easily handled.

Don't squeeze or otherwise restrain it, but gently pick it up and hold it in an open palm. Slowly, it should calm down, and may even start to enjoy the body warmth.

If you don't succeed, just release it where you found it, or in a nice location (pond shore) away from walkways and roads. Once the little fellow jumps away, you can then get some natural setting shots.

Patience. It is a living thing, with an instinct to jump away from danger, and you are danger...

Good luck with the little amphibian...


Another little hint...try to keep your hands moist when handling him. You can seriously dry his skin out by excessive handling with dry hands. Use a lens that allows enough working distance so as to not invade his "time to flee" space.

[TechKnowBabble]

Has it signed any model contract? :lol:

Thanks NOW I have to wipe the soda off my monitor hehhehehehe

Nikki

[IndyJeff]

After you take a shot of the frog, give it a little kiss. See if it turns into Princess Charming and then take a few shot of her and post them. We'd believe you!!!

[Jemmind]

Thanks guys for all your tips!
Unfortunatly I have not had time to take any photos and my husband guilted me into letting it go. I would have anyways but he was afraid it would die.
Next time I will get some shots though!
Julie

[pradeep1]

So, no frogs were harmed in making this thread post?

[Drk Orange]

The idea is to get them feeling relaxed.

Maybe a bit of champagne, or a nice maggot or two .

When they're relaxed, the shot just makes itself. :)

http://members.iinet.net.au/~miketz/sssf/Frog.jpg

(note: It is very likely that I was the first human this frog had ever encountered. I can't believe how unbothered it was by all those bright lights going off in its face)

[nomel]

glue?

[manncer]

8) 8) 8)

Definitely one of the funniest threads :!:


manncer

[Jemmind]

Drk Orange,
your photo is so cute, he looks like he is twiddling his thumbs waiting for you to take his picture!
Julie

[ltcjr71]

Some frogs just aren’t happy about getting their photos taken no matter how long you play with them.

http://www.lcasey.com/pics/frog.jpg

--Larry

[marie]

http://members.iinet.net.au/~miketz/sssf/Frog.jpg
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:mrgreen:
:lol: :lol:

:shock: I can hardly believe these are real :shock:


:mrgreen:

http://www.pbase.com/image/17358265/original.jpg


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