Sand Crab

[Michael Lloyd]

Port Aransas NWR

EOS1DMkIV manual
600mm F4L IS

ISO 400

1/1000s @f4

[Marina Scarr]

I had to look at this image several times b/c it is simply so unusual. I REALLY like it. I like the hint of blue in the crab and the way the capture is monochromatic. I like the way you have positioned the crab in the frame. The crab really stands out....yet it blends in.

[Harshad Barve]

I REALLY like it

Plus one here
TFS

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks Marina and Harshad.

Marina- You just described everything that I like about the image.

I just noticed that I skipped the sharpening step on this one too. I haven't shot much lately (but I'm ramping back up) and it looks like my workflow has suffered. Thanks again...

[Andrew Aveley]

Awesome composition, and DOF take this to the top !!!!!! :eek:

[Rachel Hollander]

Great comp, nice smooth bg, sharpness issue noted above. Looks like it only has one claw.

TFS,
Rachel

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks Andrew

Rachel- Sand crabs have one big claw and a little skinny arm(?) on the other side.

I applied some sharpening and cleaned up a few distracting spots

[Morkel Erasmus]

Interesting take Michael, it is quite appealing and certainly grows on the viewer after the initial look. I like the tones here and the side angle on the crap. The repost is sharper indeed!

I have to ask - was there any chance to get lower here?

[Michael Lloyd]

Hi Morkel

Unfortunately no, at least not for this one. Any movement at all scares these little guys and they scamper off to a burrow.