The Green Frog by Bawar Mohammad

Captured in the lush gardens of Deralok, Kurdistan, this photograph highlights the delicate presence of a green frog within its natural habitat. Bawar Mohammad utilized a FujiFilm X30 to document the subject, carefully balancing the aperture and shutter speed to ensure the creature remained the focal point against the vibrant textures of the Iraqi landscape. The image is award-worthy for its intimate perspective on local wildlife, showcasing the photographer’s patience and keen eye for detail. By isolating the frog in its environment, the composition invites viewers to appreciate the subtle beauty of nature found in the quiet corners of Duhok.

The Green Frog by Bawar Mohammad
FujiFilm X30 | Exposure 1/80sec @ f/11 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 7.1mm
Copyright Β© Bawar Mohammad
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Bawar Mohammad

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Born in 1985 in Duhok, Kurdistan, Bawar Mohammad is a computer graduate from the University of Duhok who has dedicated his professional life to the arts. Currently serving as a journalist and freelance photographer, he focuses his lens on the intersection of nature, people, and cultural heritage. His work aims to bridge global communities by sharing the unique artistic narrative of his homeland with the rest of the world.

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13.5/20
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330/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
13,779 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date June 18, 2015
62.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 17.0
Style 11.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Deralok, Duhok, Iraq

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Bawar Mohammad Photography
Wildlife Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,265/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
13,779/2,500 Page View
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0.2/5 points
3/100 Review
Submissions
3.3/5 points
330/500 Submission
Jury Score: 62.0/80
Resonance Score: 13.5/20
Total Award Score: 75.5/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
1/80sec at f/11, 7.1mm. The Fuji X30’s small sensor at f/11 invites diffraction, yet the sharpness holds. It’s a calculated risk. Stopping down this far was necessary to manage the depth of field on a macro subject, though it’s pushed the shutter speed dangerously low for handheld work. I’ve spent hours chasing focus in the field; I respect the discipline required here. The technical execution is precise. It’s a cold, clinical success. I’m actually impressed.
Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The frame’s geometry hinges on the frog’s placement, anchoring the chaotic foliage. It’s a disciplined study in spatial tension. The aperture choice forces a necessary depth, preventing the background from bleeding into the subject. I’m genuinely struck by how the vertical lines of the reeds stabilize the creature’s horizontal mass. It doesn’t rely on sentimentality; it relies on the architecture of the frame. The composition holds because the weight is perfectly distributed across the picture plane.
Sophie Delacroix Emotional Narrative, Viewer Response & Psychological Impact Expert Review
Before the eye identifies the frog, something in the chest softens. It’s the stillness of Deralok, that humid, verdant quiet. I find my own breath syncing with the creature’s stillness, a rare, suspended activation. When I return to this, I don’t see a specimen; I feel the damp weight of the leaves. It’s a small, emerald anchor in a chaotic world. I’ve caught myself holding my breath, waiting for it to finally leap.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Yuki Sato

The Quiet Pulse of Green

There is a rhythm to the earth that only reveals itself when we stop our own internal noise.

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By Priya Kapoor

Cool Skin on Damp Earth

The smell of rain hitting hot, dry soil is a sharp, metallic sweetness that settles deep in the back of my throat. It is the scent of anticipation.

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