The gray tree frog is about two inches in length. It is green, gray, or brown in color. It can be a solid color, or it can have blotches on its back.

The gray tree frog can change its color in seconds. It tends to become darker when it is cold or dark. Its coloring helps it blend in with tree bark.

Due of its excellent camouflage, these frogs are extremely hard to find and photograph. You can be right next to one and never know its there. Because of its small size, a close focusing or macro lens is needed to obtain a decent image size.

Day hiking and photography are two of my favorite activities. I make some of my best nature images while on the trail. This photo was made with my Nikon 17-55 f 2.8 lens. This focal length is ideal for this kind of work. I can carry just one lens all day and enjoy the experience. Try not to burden yourself by carrying too much weight. Keep your camera kit as light and as simple as possible. I normally wouldn't use a fast aperture lens for landscape photography but the 2.8 f stop is essential when I need a shallow depth of field when making close-ups.