CRITTER DAY THURSDAYS -- Tree Frog in Black and White
posted by micki at 9/14/2006 09:15:00 AM
Thursday, September 14, 2006
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No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
26 Comments:
This is my daughter’s favorite tree frog. He likes to be held and doesn’t hop around when she brings him out. He chirps when she’s holding him. So, he was used as a model for some b&w ‘s I wanted to shoot. I set up two boxes to form a corner and did this upstairs where there was some natural light coming in the windows. Then I used some velvety black fabric for a background. We leaned the stick that the frog likes to sleep on in the corner formed by the boxes. The frog woke up, but he didn’t move around much. I spot metered off of his back for the shots I took. This was my favorite.
Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Kodak Tri X
Shutter Speed - 1 second
Aperture Setting - f-11 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 105mm macro/portrait lens
Spot Metering
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Great shot looks like his natural habitat.
What a wonderful, contented frog – as well he might be considering the care he gets! The shot works very well and it really does feel like he is out in the wild. Just love those toes.
I like the simple construction of the image. The frog is well framed also. Lovely choice of B&W accentuates the detail
Reminds me of a poster from an OLD B&W horror movie LOL
Very cool!
Very good work, seems a scene of a fear film.
This is a cool shot. It looks like a still from Wild Kingdom (Remember that?)
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very interesting (andbrilliant) idea to try in b/w...8.5/10
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Nice framing and the b&w is cool!
Micki, that is nice.
I'm using you as an experiment here ast to posting comments coming from beta... fingers crossed.
MJ
Didn't work, went back to the old site... try it this way.
MJ
great detail and bw contrast:-)) look like the frog is in ready to jump position....nice capture:-))
I love this Micki! Awesome shot.
About my Colour Void descriptions...ya, my mind is weird isn't it? ;o)
good work micki. when i looked at the photo at the first glance, i right away wanted to know how you got such cool b&w background. thanks for explaining your technique. and, oh... good frog :)
I love these creatures, although they can get a bit noisy at night tho'
What color is this frog. It would be nice to see it in colors too. Nice shot.
Heh heh. I have toes just like that. I really should put them to better use.
Like it in B/W
Great shot!
works well in b&w....
Wow stunning b&w work!!! This is definitely one of your best shots!!! Everything about this looks right: the composition, the exposure, the clean black background... i just wish you had a high-res version. Wow again!!!
Nice capture, Micki. Where you find it?
ewrcWhat a great shot works well in monochrome
Micki, I don't know how I missed this post yesterday, but I'm glad that I came back. Lovely shot. It looks so natural. What a wonderful shot!!! Of course, the story, as usual is interesting and sweet. :-)
I love his feet his toes these are the
most amazing green shade in color!!
You know frogs NEVER leap backwards so it is a good gift for anyone beginning a new path.It is a reminder to NEVER look back! I have given out many ornamental frogs to people who are staring over.It is a symbol of good luck!:)
I never would have thought a tree frog could be so beautiful in b&w. Amazing shot.
This one reminds me of an old research photo, as if you'd been on a rain-forest expedition. Beautiful in b/w!
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