Lined Shore Crab II, Heisler Park, CA
Uploaded: June 05, 2006
Back to the tidepools... (again) and the neverending quest for better species shots. The lighting at these tidepools differs and in some ways is better than at Dana Point. The crabs are more abundant, and I must say a bit more cooperative (as cooperative as they can get!!!). Spending time at the tidepools has taught me a lot of patience, and in this shot I waited until the Crab was comfortable with my presence (about a half hour). He walked out from his cave enough for me to shoot this shot, and was trusting enough to have my lens less than 6" away. While I was waiting I had a crab crawl over my boot unsupecting of my presence. I need to remember to bring something soft to sit on, it has become quite a challenge to stand up after taking these shots!
1/3rd sec @ f-14 iso 400
Tamera S. Phillips June 05, 2006
Great shot Carl! You long wait was worth it. #458796Tarun Bose June 05, 2006
Excellent composition, great sharpness and lovely lighting makes this photo remarkable. Well done Carl. #2854484Manuel Barrera June 05, 2006
Well worth the wait, great detail and color. #2854602Leslie Sworsky June 05, 2006
Super shot, Carl! It's so gratifying when patience pays off...I love the colors and details. Great! #2855271Carl D. Garrard June 06, 2006
Thanks out to all of you for taking time to comment and for the wonderful praise,cheers to photography!
Carl #2861915
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