Glandular Bush Frog

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

Glandular Bush Frog (Raorchestes glandulosus) | Somwarpet, Kodagu district, Karnataka

A medium-sized bush frog, quite common in Kodagu and adjacent areas. These are found in forest, town gardens and coffee plantations, and call from shrubs/trees, generally perched a height of 2m or more. This species occurs in several colour morphs (I managed to photograph 3).

Canon 500D, Canon 100mm Macro USM
SS 1/200
Av 16
ISO 400
Small crop to remove negative space & distracting vegetation

Link to the call: http://www.indiawilds.com/forums/showthread.php?14697-Glandular-Bush-Frog&p=70638#post70638

Thanks, C&C welcome.

[Mrudul Godbole]

Great details. The narrow aperture f16 has helped. The eyes are quite colourful. Nice to see this species so close. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Lovely. In hindu mythology the world is held in balance on top of a snake "Seshanaga". Here a frog appear to be holding the earth. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Roopak Gangadharan]

nice pic abhishek. you have timed it well. good details and lovely colours.
TFS
Roopak