Winners Of The 2023 SAVE THE FROGS!
Photo Contest
The 2023 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest received 342 entries, from 124 participants in 32 countries! Photographers from the following countries took part:
Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Uruguay and the USA.
The countries with the most photographers were USA, Brazil and Canada. 15% of entrants were Under 18. 42% of entrants chose to pay an optional $10 entry fee to become eligible for the $500 Grand Prize and to support our worldwide amphibian conservation efforts, helping to raise $520 for SAVE THE FROGS!.
Thank you to all the photographers who took part! Please spread the word about the SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest!
Grand Prize Winner:
Robin Backhouse, United Kingdom
I’m a lover of all wildlife, and enjoy photographing frogs as much as mammals, insects and reptiles! I create educational posters about different groups of wildlife, including amphibians, for conservation and awareness. Find me @robinjamesnaturephoto on IG and Facebook,
Seen in Malaysia’s highlands, this is a Perak Spadefoot Frog (Grillitschia aceras), on the forest floor.
Best Salamander Photo:
Frederic Griesbaum, Germany
I am a biologist, working on amphibians and taking pictures just as a hobby… but as it comes, most of my motives are amphibians and reptiles 🙂 Find me on Instagram @fg.wild
Photo is of Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra), Germany
Best Caecilian Photo:
Bivek Gautam, Nepal
This photo of the Sikkimese Caecilian (Ichthyophis sikkimensis) was captured in Koshi Province of Nepal, outside the protected area system. It is the only known Gymnophiona in Nepal. I am affiliated with the Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society.”
Finalists (With Extra Honors)
Geetesh Patil
Dhruv Shilpi
Pedro Taucce
Rohit Giri
Geetesh Patil, India
I love exploring forests for frogs and snakes. Want to create awareness for saving frogs through my photography.
Find me on Instagram @geetesh1987patil
Photo: Strands of Life!
It’s a mating pair of Common Indian Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus). It shows how toad lay eggs in strands and its so long that it has entagled on the toad itself. My next photo shows how they breed in mass congregation. Photo was taken in rainforest of Agumbe, India.
Dhruv Shilpi, India
I am a sculptor by profession, macro photographer by heart and also a nature conservationist. My love for reptiles and amphibians has been since childhood days. I would like to support those organisations that are working to conserve amphibians and also to educate others about the importance of amphibians. I love to create amphibian-friendly habitat.
The Star Eyed Treefrog (Ghatixalus asterops) is a small frog species found in India. It is distinguished by its distinctive star-shaped pupils, which are thought to help with light absorption. The star-eyed tree frog is also known for its bright green coloration and its ability to camouflage itself in its forest surroundings. Star-eyed tree frogs are typically 2-3 cm in length and have a relatively slender build. Their skin is smooth and their eyes are large and prominent. In addition to their star-shaped pupils, their eyes also have a horizontal slit that allows them to see better in low light conditions.
Find me on Instagram and Facebook @dhruvshilpi
Star-eyed tree frogs are arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees. They are adept climbers and have suction cups on their toes that help them to grip branches and leaves. Star-eyed tree frogs are nocturnal animals and come out at night to feed on insects. Star-eyed tree frogs are found in montane forests in the Western Ghats of India.
Pedro Taucce, Brazil
I am a frog systematist and evolutionary biologist currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institute of Amazonian Research in Manaus, Brazil. This is Phyllomedusa tarsius, found in the Cuieiras Biological Reserve in Central Amazon, Brazil. It has the most beautiful eyes among all animals in the region!
Find me on Instagram and Twitter: @pedrotaucce
Frederic Griesbaum, Germany
Photo is Boana picturata, Ecuador
Rohit Giri, Nepal
I’m Rohit Giri from Pokhara, Nepal. I’m currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Biology and I’m a Snake Conservationists, working on Herpetofauna and mitigating human-snake conflict in Pokhara valley. The photo was taken during one of the Herpetofauna survey in remote part of Nepal back in 2022. Photo is of Amolops formosus. It was taken in Nepal.
You can find me on Instagram @rohittgiri
Finalists
Congratulations to Aidan McCarthy, Ciaran Nagle, Daniela Pareja-Mejía, Devraj Roy, Erick Rivas, Frank Haluska, Jill Howard Church, Johan Romero Garcia, Luisa Lopez, Marina Garrido Priego, Mel Diotte, Pascal Irrgang, Phil Cohen, Sabit Hasan, Scott Trageser, Tania Akhter, Twan Spierings and Zachary Ginn! Click any image to view it larger and see the photographer’s name.
Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to Abeje Teme, Ardgard Essau, Benoit Goyette, Carrie Johnson, Daicus M. Belabut, David Foster, Diego Aviles, Jay Meredith, Krishna Pavan Kumar Komanduri, Md. Fazle Rabbe, Michele Marina Kameni, Munna Rangam, Roy Santa Cruz, Santiago Jiménez, Savannah Pheanis, Sultan Ahmed, Whitney Adam! Click any image to view it larger and see the photographer’s name.
Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to Akshay Chauhan, Alejandro Lopez, Ashley D’Souza, Bryce Sweely, Cezar Santos, Diana Woodbury, Eduarda Vanzin, Érica Harada, Fábio Hepp, Ferdian Wira Pratama, Hunter Praul, Jack Stearns, Javier Cortés, Jodi Wilmoth, Joseph Franckiewicz, Kali Solorio, Kamal Pathak, Luiza Fassheber, Myra Megill, Nick Gustafson, Nicole Rorie, Paul Crissman, Pesho Чапкънов, Pius Mollel, Rachel Clark, Renee Roberge, Ryan Stone, Sajib Biswas, Sue Taylor! Click any image to view it larger and see the photographer’s name.
Meet The Photographers
We continually add photographers as more entries are received, so check back often!
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We thank all the photographers for taking part!
2023 Results
Thank you to the judges for looking at all the photos, and making the difficult choices among lots of amazing amphibious submissions!
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Glass frog (Teratohyla pulverata) from Costa Rica.
Photo by Marina Garrido Priego, 2023 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest