Photographer Steven Scott Grogin Captures Mythic Bullfrog in Michigan Lake

Photographer Steven Scott Grogin has been recognized for his striking image 'Bullfrog Between Worlds', captured on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The photograph, taken during an early-morning hike by a lake in Michigan, features an unusually large American bullfrog, approximately six to eight inches long. Grogin, who describes his mornings as a ritual, wakes at 6am and walks 30 minutes to his favorite lake, a former quarry pit, arriving around 7am. He notes the area's biodiversity and varied terrain. To get the shot, he waited for the bullfrog to drift closer to the shore, then got low in the mud and dipped the phone's lens below the waterline, requiring patience and balance. He stayed until late afternoon and made subtle edits to preserve texture and clarity. Grogin hopes the image immerses viewers, making them feel as if they are floating in the water, face to face with a creature usually seen from above. The photograph was featured in the Mobile Photography Awards, as indicated by the credit to mobilephotoawards.com. The image is part of a series of best phone pictures highlighted by The Guardian.