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Fast Frog
Photograph by Joel Sartore

A red-legged frog, part of the biological treasure trove of Clayoquot Sound's temperate coastal rain forest, takes a break near Tofino. Though only three to four inches (10 centimeters) long, a red-legged frog can maneuver through the rain forest faster than a human, using long low hops to sail beneath fallen branches.

Camera: Nikon F5
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: Nikon 18mm f/3.5 with a small extension ring
Speed and F-Stop: 1/15 @ f/3.5

Weather Conditions: Sunny
Time of Day: Morning
Lighting Techniques: I used a flash to add some light to the open shade