Amboli bush frog (Pseudophilautus amboli) was a unique challenge that tested my patience and precision as a photographer. This frog species has an extraordinary life cycle, with their entire transformation—from egg to froglet—occurring within the egg itself, eliminating the free-swimming tadpole stage. Observing their eggs, laid carefully on mossy tree trunks about 5 to 6 feet off the ground, was both a privilege and a test of my skills, as they are remarkably tiny and difficult to spot. I captured this in the lush yet highly disturbed forest edges near Amboli in Maharashtra, India, a region where their presence is rare and potentially threatened. This experience was a reminder of the wonders and challenges in documenting nature’s most subtle, yet profound, transformations.
Date Taken: | 08.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
Photo Location: | Amboli Ghat, India |
Camera: | Canon EOS 550D |
Copyright: | © Bhavya Joshi |