As darkness fell, Imre shone his torch on two central egg masses in this small woodland pond, being careful not to disrupt the reflection of the bare branches. He felt ‘lucky to find the perfect constellation of eggs’.
In early spring frogs leave their overwinter refuges, heading to water to mate and lay their eggs. Each small black egg is encased in clear jelly to protect the developing tadpoles until they can swim freely.
Hungary
Imre is a scientific researcher who took up photography in 2007. He has received several awards, including Hungary's Nature Photographer of the Year in both 2018 and 2020. As an environmental scientist, his work centres on popular scientific activities and attitude formation. Working for Hungary's Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate, he also gives lectures, guided nature walks and photography tours.
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