Dart Frog by Meowgli
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Description
I'm always mesmerized and fascinated by most things to do with nature, though I may not be the most knowledgable about what exactly it is I'm looking at/photographing. After a bit of research it seems to me that this is the poisonous Dart Frog, capable of releasing toxins through its skin which can be lethal to potential predators. Few species can cope with its deadly poison and so the frog has very few natural predators. Apparently in South America and Colombia there are certain tribes which use the poison of the most potent species of this type of frog to poison the tips of blowgun darts. This little fellow was photographed in South Africa (shot through glass).
It's another miserable grey day here in Scotland, not really in keeping with my plans to wander around leisurely for a few hours with camera in hand unfortunately, so I thought I'd try and brighten my day up somewhat with posting up a bit of colour =)
Thanks to emmecielle for sending some Sicilan sun on over, but I think it got lost in transit!
Have a great day now,
Adam
(please do correct me if I've got the wrong info on this little beastie ;))
Comments (29)
SapUS59
Wow what a stunning image the color of this fella is beautiful.
amirapsp
Living in South Africa, the information was great. Thanx for sharing...Hugs
artaddict2
What a great capture, amazing colour !
TwoPynts
Now that is one really blue frog! I agree, it is mesmerizing.
KarmaSong
Wow! This is a stunner, for sure! Excellent capture and interesting narrative!
thevolunteer
Wow, what bright blue color. They say even the most colorful fish are poisonous. Glad you were behind the glass. I have never seen one before. Guess that is a good thing. Nice work. Aloha
olivier158
wow.... what a frog... i really like the short depth of field here, the frog appear from the dark, great great ! Good work !
Coppens
Looks un-real! Very well shot!
lorandbartho
Amazing!
timtripp
wonderful image of this tiny frog!
tofi
Incredible colour and subject! He is most unique and beautiful both in his design, colour and texture... hard to believe this little guy could be proclaimed as potentially "dangerous" :) I love the setting, so very natural..... Gorgeous composition!
West_coaster07
Love the color....great capture!
durleybeachbum
Extraordinary colour! A great shot, especially as it was through glass.
emmecielle
What a pity! The Sicilian sun has not arrived! :( But you will see that sooner or later some sunshine will arrive in Scotland!:) Beautiful image! :)
GBCalls
Great capture through glass. Excellent
stick
So what your saying is, it's not a good idea to pick this blue bugger up!! Nice picture.
rocserum
wow, the little blue flathead is watching me, lol great capture! RS
frankie96
He has some amazing coloring...and a very stern look about him...
Leeco
Nice capture of this amazingly colored frog. Thanks for sharing. Lee
danob
Great shot Adam yes anything that spectacular colour wise has to be lethal
shutterbugs
Fav'ed this little fella right away .... don't want him hooping away!!!! What an excellent capture!
Cosme..D..Churruca
terrific capture!
kgb224
Excellent capture Adam.
tizjezzme
wow, what a sweet and BEAUTIFUL little fella! Nice shot! :))
lucyjo
Awesome capture!
-seek-
very alien... love it!
deweygg
WOW! What a wonderful little fella!!! Congrats!
bmac62
Glad you took this excellent shot. I took several images of "blue frogs" in the Kansas City (USA) zoo several weeks ago and missed reading the sign that would have given me the details... I like you gallery and your emphasis on special lighting effects. Look forward to seeing your photos from France. Bill
A_Sunbeam
Makes a nice change from being green ... Nice shot!