Quentin Martinez’s Image
Quentin Martinez (France) discovers a gathering of lesser tree frogs in a breeding event.
In persistent rain, Quentin followed a flooded path to a temporary pool in a forest clearing.
He framed this scene with a wide-angle lens. Using a diffused flash, he highlighted the frogs’ metallic sheen without disturbing them.
To attract mates, lesser tree frogs produce short, shrill calls.
Huge numbers gather, and the spectacular breeding event – triggered by heavy rains – lasts for just a few hours.