Dont ever give up

[Robert O'Toole]

A very serious life or death stuggle but really funny to watch. This morning this Fiddler Crab did not want to be breakfast for this White Ibis. I would not let go no matter what and landed back in the water.
The light was great and I was able to make a lot of good images but this one illustrated an interesting behavior on the part of the crab so I though I would share.

NIKON D300, 200-400mm f/4G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor, 1/1600 sec, F4
Manual Mode at zero, ISO: 400, Focal length: 350mm

Image Copyright 2008 Robert O'Toole

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very interesting behavior, pose and angle. Thanks for sharing the story. Maybe a bit more room at the bottom for the virtual leg.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Robert,

Love the pose and composition. The food is a huge plus.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks Robert for the background history on this image. Great capture and neat to get a glimpse of their behaavior.

[Tony Whitehead]

Great image, Robert. love the story behind it. The soft light and pale BG really make the colours stand out.

[Bill Foxworthy]

Nature's suprises are all around and it is great for you to share the story and accompanying fine image.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the pose,colors and low angle!

[Ian Colley]

Nice pose, I agree with comment above, a little more room at the bottom.

[Bill McCrystyn]

Robert your images never fail to amaze me. The long legs and talons/toes reaching up to control the crab are what make it for me.