Great macro shot ! You can see the fine hairs left and the dark core inside…… I think this make this shot magical
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Macro Photography : Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) by trageserscott
The iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog! It was a treat to find these popular pet-trade frogs in their natural habitat which ranges from Southern Mexico down through Central America to Columbia.
Most people are familiar with this species but do you know WHY they have red eyes? This is a classic case of “startle coloration.” During the day these frogs sleep, eyes closed, on a covered branch or leaf and blend in perfectly with the greenery around them. Once approached and disturbed, their eyelids will open and suddenly reveal those bright red scleras. The idea is that the would-be-predator is startled by the sudden color change and the frog is allowed a few precious seconds to escape.
Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) photographed in the Yucatan, Mexico
Macro Photography : Palmer’s Treefrog (Hyloscirtus palmeri) by robschellphotography
Originally thought to be a type of large glass frog, This species (Hyloscirtus palmeri) was described as a Palmer’s Treefrog. Although widely distributed through Central America, it is uncommon, particularly in Costa Rica, so I was lucky to see one.
Macro Photography : Powder Blue Lights by smaxadams
A tiny bouquet,
‘Midst deep,
Rich Green,
Are softly
Glowing,
Powder Blue Lights,
Petite florets
Of paper mâché,
A visual display
Of delicate delight!
‘Midst deep,
Rich Green,
Are softly
Glowing,
Powder Blue Lights,
Petite florets
Of paper mâché,
A visual display
Of delicate delight!
Macro Photography : Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) by trageserscott
The iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog! It was a treat to find these popular pet-trade frogs in their natural habitat which ranges from Southern Mexico down through Central America to Columbia.
Most people are familiar with this species but do you know WHY they have red eyes? This is a classic case of “startle coloration.” During the day these frogs sleep, eyes closed, on a covered branch or leaf and blend in perfectly with the greenery around them. Once approached and disturbed, their eyelids will open and suddenly reveal those bright red scleras. The idea is that the would-be-predator is startled by the sudden color change and the frog is allowed a few precious seconds to escape.
Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) photographed in the Yucatan, Mexico
Macro Photography : Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) by trageserscott
The iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog! It was a treat to find these popular pet-trade frogs in their natural habitat which ranges from Southern Mexico down through Central America to Columbia.
Most people are familiar with this species but do you know WHY they have red eyes? This is a classic case of “startle coloration.” During the day these frogs sleep, eyes closed, on a covered branch or leaf and blend in perfectly with the greenery around them. Once approached and disturbed, their eyelids will open and suddenly reveal those bright red scleras. The idea is that the would-be-predator is startled by the sudden color change and the frog is allowed a few precious seconds to escape.
Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) photographed in the Yucatan, Mexico
Macro Photography : Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) by trageserscott
The iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog! It was a treat to find these popular pet-trade frogs in their natural habitat which ranges from Southern Mexico down through Central America to Columbia.
Most people are familiar with this species but do you know WHY they have red eyes? This is a classic case of “startle coloration.” During the day these frogs sleep, eyes closed, on a covered branch or leaf and blend in perfectly with the greenery around them. Once approached and disturbed, their eyelids will open and suddenly reveal those bright red scleras. The idea is that the would-be-predator is startled by the sudden color change and the frog is allowed a few precious seconds to escape.
Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) photographed in the Yucatan, Mexico
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