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Robin Moore is an award-winning photographer and author who brings a unique blend of scientific training and artistic flare to paint a compelling portrait of our world. Since gaining a PhD in biodiversity conservation, Robin has been a powerful voice for amphibian conservation, and as an Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers he has used photography and storytelling as a medium to challenge perceptions and inspire change. Recognizing the importance of giving a voice to communities around the world, Robin co-founded Frame of Mind to empower youth to connect with their natural and cultural worlds through photography and visual storytelling. The program has provided a platform for marginalized youth in Haiti to tell their story. Robin is represented by the National Geographic Image Collection and has appeared in a broad suite of publications including National Geographic Traveller, National Geographic Germany, the Telegraph Magazine, Photo District News, American Photo, Outdoor Photographer, Wanderlust and TIME for Kids.

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Solomons Eyelash Frog: Behind the shot

Published September 16th, 2011

I was recently in the Solomon Islands visiting a project site on Kolombangara. On my list of things to see was the weird and wonderful Eyelash Frog – Ceratobatrachus guentheri. As night fell we donned our headlamps and headed out into the forest to begin our search. It was quiet – a little too quiet. We walked for some time, ears cocked in the humid air, before we heard it – almost like a dog howling in the distance. The eyelash frogs were out.

I walked slowly, crunching dead leaves underfoot when a beautiful orange-brown frog betrayed its presence by hopping across the carpet of leaves. My first eyelash frog!

I dropped my camera bag and lay down in front of the frog. Pretending to be a leaf – something these frogs do remarkably well – the frog lifted its head and, well, looked leaf-like. I wanted to give the frog presence within the frame, so I lay on my belly to get as low as possible in front of the animal. I wanted to capture the sharp angles and angular outline and decided this ...

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