This morning I am sharing a photo of a Cuban Tree Frog. The image was taken at the USF Botanical Gardens while I was there with my best friend, Patty.
Adult Cuban Tree Frog in a golden tunnel
The tree frog was resting inside a plant when I photographed it, and I wish now that I had noted what kind of plant it was.
The university’s botanical gardens were a favorite spot for me to visit, armed with my camera and often in the company of my best friend. We spent many a morning there photographing flowers, trees, butterflies, bees, and and anything else we could find.
Cuban Tree Frogs are an introduced species in Florida.
These tree frogs can outcompete native species for resources and have been known to prey on other native frog species. I don’t hold that against them though. The frogs didn’t ask to be here.
What I found appealing about this tree frog image is how the leaves of the plant formed a golden tunnel which leads my eyes directly to the frog.
I should note that the camera I used to capture this image, a Canon PowerShot S50, was a basic point-and-shoot camera. It wasn’t anything fancy, and it didn’t have much of a zoom, as I recall, yet I could still create wonderful images with it.
This photo was taken in September of 2004, over nineteen years ago. Would you have known that if I hadn’t mentioned it?
Older photos taken with ancient gear still have merit, beauty, and interest.
Being a photographer is about having a creative eye. The camera I have in my hands is a tool. No matter what brand it is, or what it’s capabilities are, it is still just a tool.
Nineteen years ago I went photographing to enjoy nature, to have fun, and to relax. I’m still doing that.
Yeah, life is good.
Mia
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This is a remarkable pic. The balance of color, detail and composition you captured is extraordinary. Considering that you snapped it 19 years ago…makes it all the more remarkable. You had the instinct for creating great images even then. What a gift you have…and what a gift you are. Thanks Mia.
BTW…I love your narrative. Very interesting.
Catching up! it is a beautiful image, I love the composition. I gave Haley a Nikon Coolpix point and shoot, higher end model, to take to the Galapagos. I knew she would be in and around water for her trip exploring with biologist so I did not want to give her my nice Nikon SLR to take. She has fabulous shots, many photos she won awards with. I think some of those cameras are underestimated by pros.
Life is Good indeed! To think it was that long ago! I remember all our good times finding and sneaking up on insects, frogs, birds and other wild life. I learned so much about the world around us!
What a delightful shot. It is way too long since I have seen or heard a frog.