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    Introducing the 'Sally Lightfoot Crab'.

    Thought I might go for something bright and cheery after Christmas :)

    This is another species that frequents the Galápagos island in abundance. Coming out at high tide to filter on what the sea brings in. Sadly the shot I wanted I couldn't get due to poor light :(, a crab on the rocks with the sea swirling around with a slow shutter speed to give the sea that 'liquid' look :confused:. So I had to plump for a straight heads on image. Legs & tripod in the water, trying avoid the waves and getting totally soaked.

    They really are this colourful, I haven't PS it :D

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    Wonderful colors and detail on the crab. Might take some off the top if it was mine.
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    Striking color Lets see it after you PS the picture

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    An alien debt collecting agent tapping the final warning out! Love the rich colour, the POV, the full frame. Since I like tight crops, if you roll the top down to the horizontal dark line in the BG above it eyes, it gives, IMO, a better visual impact , but this is my subjective feeling.

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    Hi Myer, what I meant was the colours are big & bold and that I hadn't created a 'painting by numbers' image. If that makes sense?:)
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    lovely tagline from ole Monty and the gang ;)
    stunning crustacean - love the colours, they look natural too. I agree with Callie here, but I would only take about 1/3 of the dead space off the top.
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    Very nice lighting color and detail here Steve, with a great eye level view.
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    What a remarkable looking creature, truly a wonder of nature.

    How was the water, as bad as Brighton on a summers day?

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    Lovely bright colours and depth of field. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    How was the water, as bad as Brighton on a summers day?
    Refreshing Ken, even in September, but not quite as cold as when Lisa & David took their dip.:D Remember?

    Marc, Sabyasachi I wanted as much detail in the crab as possible, hence f/11, but was hoping that the black lava rock would just silhouette him with little detail.

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    Lovely punchy colors Steve and effective aov. WD

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    You know here I am , just dropping by to congratulate you , Amazing creature & image
    TFS

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    One sweet image. A little off the top is a good idea , IMHO. Would love to have this on my hard drive.

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    One good looking crab Steve !!! Your idea would have worked out great !!! Never been there but is one special destination !!!

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    Beautiful colours, Steve, always great to see something "new". Thanks for sharing.

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    Great detail and the colors really stand out in comparison with the dark rocks.

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