Fairy Shrimp

[Steve Maxson]

Fairy Shrimp (Order Anostraca) are typically found in small, shallow ponds in the spring. They usually swim horizontally with their ventral side facing upward, but this one was positioned vertically and we are viewing its ventral side. (I had no idea that these small, almost translucent creatures could be so colorful.) 2.5 gallon aquarium setup, 1D IV, 100 mm macro, 1/160, f/16, ISO 100, 2 remotely fired 430EX flashes (diffused), HH, AF. This is the last image with the dreaded blue background. :S3: I left in a few of the floating bits of debris in the water. All comments are welcome and appreciated

[Bob Miller]

Hi Steve...you have captured this little guy perfectly for me to see all the detail and colors in his body.Nicely done! It will be interesting to see what you do with the bg

[Jonathan Ashton]

Again a super image, idyllic lighting showing intestinal tract, excellent DOF, I think the fine detritus in the water is just right, it is barely there - doesn't hamper viewing but it looks real.

[Allen Sparks]

Steve, very appealing image. Wonderfully lit, great colors and detail in the subject, and I like the BG too. Well done. - Allen

[OvidiuCavasdan]

Very interesting creature, nice colors. Very well done, as always.

[Diane Miller]

Amazing creature! Looks like it was shot with a microscope.

[Steve Maxson]

Thanks everyone for your comments! :S3: