Morninglight

ISO 100 1/2 f/14 20mm
Gamboa, Panama 2006

A long exposure of diffuse light showering
through the canopy understory.

Megalopta byroni

ISO 100 1/100 f/18 100mm
Gamboa, Panama 2005

This sweat bee is a brood parasite on related bees
in the genus Megalopta. In response to these threats
it appears as if the bee species attacked have evolved
nocturnalism to reduce this parasite's impact.
Capturing stationary images of flying insects like this
bee requires photographing the animal the instant
before it buzzes off.

Smilisca phaeota: Perspective

ISO 100 1/25 f/2.8 100mm

Smilisca phaeota, Masked Tree Frog

ISO 100 1/8 f/2.8 100mm
Gamboa, Panama 2007

This masked tree frog is adopting a "water conservation
posture" and in doing so the animal reduces surface to
air contact, minimizing evaporation from its skin.
Despite being a visually gorgeous frog, its a surprise
that its hoarse mating call doesn't repel females.

Dendrobates auratus, Green and Black Poison Frog

ISO 100 1/20 f/18 100mm
Barro Colorado Island, Panama 2007

Unlike most frogs this mildly toxic poison frog is active
during the day. Unless moving on the forest floor or
inside a treehole, these frogs are difficult to detect.
Notoriously unwilling to pose for the photographer,
their highly contrasting coloration also makes them
difficult to capture with a single exposure.