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That's close enough

© Anita Hogue

That's close enough

Uploaded: May 14, 2012 15:30:03

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 14, 2012

It looks like one of the things from the movie "War of the Worlds"! :-) Excellent capture Anita with wonderful colors and details! #1462971

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 14, 2012

Fantastic details and close-up, Anita. Not the most handsome fella I've seen. #10137175

Robert R. Goodman May 14, 2012

Hi Anita,I will say one thing my friend.That is awesome capture,I think you have a winner!!!! #10137224

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 14, 2012

How can something so ugly be so beautiful, Anita? OH! I know...YOU took it's photo! :-) k #10137272

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 14, 2012

What a beautiful crab!! I love it, Anita.....Love the blues too. :) #10137346

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic May 14, 2012

A wonderful close-up. The color is beautiful Anita! #10137401

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 14, 2012

What a terrific shot this is, Anita! Wonderful detail and color!! #10137550

Zita A. Strother level-addict May 14, 2012

Unusual subject and POV. The colors are just mesmerizing and the shapes very artistic. Who would of though a crab could look so good? Great job!! #10137599

Tiia Vissak May 15, 2012

a cool portrait! #10137638

Joy Rector May 15, 2012

wow, awesome capture #10137784

Michelle Alton May 15, 2012

Brilliant, Anita! Sometimes nothing else will do. Great capture! #10137933

Mike Clime May 15, 2012

Wow, what a fantastic close up, Anita! Excellent color and details! #10138195

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 16, 2012

WOW Anita...what a fabulous shot. Fantastic work! #10138837

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 16, 2012

I love it!!!! Great work girl! #10139705

David M. Montero May 17, 2012

This is so cool! Great colors and tone. Well done Anita!!! #10140713

Rona L. Schwarz May 18, 2012

WOW! Fabulous capture of this not so pretty fellow, Anita! Have to laugh at Joannie's comment - he really does look like he is from outer space! But it's an amazing close-up with marvelous detail! #10141993

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 22, 2012

Fantastic close up Anita. #10145796

Anthony G. Comella June 03, 2012

AWESOME and a favorite!!
I bet this guy would have shook hands!! LOL #10167271

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 29, 2012

So cool, great timing and details. A super finalist Anita, congrats! #10294783

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 29, 2012

Fantastic colors. Congratulations on your finalist, Anita. #10294857

Marilyn Cornwell August 29, 2012

What a great image! Congratulations on Finalist! #10295231

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 29, 2012

congratulations on a fabulous finalist!!! #10295539

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congratulations Anita on this awesome finalist. #10295711

Boyd L. Alexander August 29, 2012

WOW, what a fantastic image!!Huge congratulations on your excellent finalist Anita!!!

#10295949

Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2012

Hi Anita,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10296126

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congrats on a wonderful finalist, Anita. #10296559

Lorna Shutter August 29, 2012

AWESOME capture, Anita!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Finalist Award!!!!! WTG!!! :)
Photobucket #10298072

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, congrats & good luck, Anita! #10299449

Carol Flisak level-classic August 30, 2012

Terrific image, Anita... excellent details and tones! Congrats on your finalist! #10299641

David M. Montero August 30, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist selection Anita!!! #10299956

Memoriee G. Sconce August 30, 2012

Congrats love this one.
Memoriee #10300448

Nancy Marie Ricketts August 30, 2012

Anita, love the detail and color in this super finalist! Good luck in the gold round! #10300657

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

I wouldn't be messing with him! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Anita! #10302245

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 31, 2012

fabulous winner, huge congrats!!! #10302327

Lorna Shutter August 31, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Anita!!!!! WTG!!! :)
Photobucket #10302434

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 31, 2012

Huge congrats on your winning Gold, Anita! #10302436

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 31, 2012

Congrats on a great winner, Anita. #10302499

Robert R. Goodman August 31, 2012

Hi Anita,A big Congratulations on your beautiful win!!! #10302527

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic August 31, 2012

Amazing image - congratulations!
#10302539

Rona L. Schwarz August 31, 2012

Never got to congratulate you on the finalist, Anita, but even better because now he has GOLD! I had sneaking suspicion we would see him again - he is just too weird and wonderful to pass up! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! #10302624

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 31, 2012

Congrats on your "crabby" well deserved gold badge Anita! :-) #10302689

Susan Williams August 31, 2012

Congratulations on your Gold, Anita! Incredible capture and so beautifully presented! #10302692

Guy D. Biechele level-classic August 31, 2012

Stunning image! Wonderful work, Anita. Congratulations. #10302702

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 01, 2012

Excellent. Congratulations on your win, Anita. #10302909

Dr Silly level-classic September 01, 2012

Cool capture, congratulations Anita for its Gold. :O)
#10303067

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 01, 2012

Congratulations on your second place winner, Anita. #10303215

Jessica Jenney September 01, 2012

Congratulations, Anita on your fabulous win! #10303234

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 01, 2012

No surprise here, Anita. It was head for gold all the way. Congrats on your fantastic winner! #10303391

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 01, 2012

Wonderful capture Anita, congratulations! #10303416

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 01, 2012

Excellent shot....Congratulations girl! #10303450

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 01, 2012

Congrats on your gold winner, Anita. #10303457

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 01, 2012

An absolutely incredible capture! The detail is extraordinary along with beautiful color! Because most people don't have the opportunity (nor would be brave enough to take it! :) to check out these guys up close, you find yourself just staring endlessly at the surprising beauty and intricate detail of this fellow. I may never eat crab again! :) Warmest congrats, Anita - excellent work! #10303487

Joseph T. Pilonero September 01, 2012

Now THAT is a blue crab!! LOL Perfectly taken. Great shot, Anita. Congratulations on your gold. TED #10303628

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 01, 2012

What fantastic work, Anita!! Congrats on your terrific win! #10303916

Anita Hogue September 01, 2012

Thank you all so much! #10304101

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 01, 2012

Anita, what an incredible image of this blue crab! Congratulations on your Gold Win! #10304168

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 01, 2012

LOL on that title and pose!
Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Anita!

jo ann c. #10304244

Renee Doyle September 01, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful winner Anita! #10304330

Carla Capra Anderson September 01, 2012

Fantstic details on this winner.
Congratulations. #10304637

Mike Clime September 02, 2012

Congratulations on your winner, Anita! #10304918

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 02, 2012

OMG, love it!!

Huge congrats, Anita, on your awesome winner!
Debby #10304987

Lydia Williams level-classic September 02, 2012

This is great, Anita...congratulations! #10305443

John Rivera level-deluxe September 02, 2012

Congratulation Anita on this fabulous winner! #10305476

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 02, 2012

Congratulations, Anita, on this fabulous GOLD winner! #10305531

Cindy Bendush level-classic September 02, 2012

Congratulations on your win Anita! #10306110

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 03, 2012

Beautiful capture and colors! Congratulations on your win Anita! #10306598

Kathy Cline September 07, 2012

WOW Ok so how did you get that close? These rascals are fast as lightning as I have them in my back yard and have never been able to get an image until they are dead in the dogs mouth. ha ha
Super shot Anita and a well deserved award with or without a camera if they only knew how fast they are.
Have a blessed day. #10313217

David M. Montero September 09, 2012

Congratulations on your win Anita! A standing ovation!!! #10316019

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 13, 2012

Huge CONGRATZ on this stunning Second Place Gold, Anita!!!

UB. #10320783

Karen Celella September 13, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding winner, Anita! #10321397

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