Hermie
A small hermit crab goes for his sunrise stroll on a freshly washed Cocos (Keeling) Islands beach, Australia.
“Hermie” was a finalist in the 2008 Windland Smith Rice Photography Awards, Animal Antics category, run by “Natures Best Photography” Magazine and the Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC, USA.
Taken with a Canon 350D and 70-300mm lens, ISO 100, f5.6, AV MODE, Handheld, No flash, AWB. As is.
Featured in the following groups: Canon DSLR Users & A Friendly Pet Shop (May 2009)
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beachbaby
brilliant !
Darren Post
That’s so cool ! Simply amazing macro. :-)
Houndstooth St...
Thanks Darren. Actually took it with a 70-300mm zoom, so i was about 2 metres away at the time. The crab was about as big as a 50 cent piece. :)
Shannon Plummer
Fantastic!!
Rosemary Scott
This is soooo great. What a groovy little creature. Excellent job on the zoom.
Elana Bailey
Alex, you didn’t tell me that you had joined the bubble. Welcome to you. If you need any help, just holler. You know I love this shot of yours. Well done.
Houndstooth St... replied
HI there, Yep, finally took your advice! Thanks so much, its a great site of high standard. Loved your work too, checked it out! Looks awesome! :)
Elana Bailey
Alex, many thanks. Hope you are enjoying it here. Cheers Elana. P.S. If you need any help, just ask.
Houndstooth St...
Thank sbuddy, im kinda making it up as i go along, haha, hopefully im on the right track! So many links, so many photos to look at, so much to do! :)
brittneeann
Kind of funny..I like it!
Cain Doherty
these little ones are great – great focus and colour
lareejc
wow – brilliant color!
elizabethrose05
beautiful. i miss my hermit crab!!
Karin Taylor
this is fabulous, i love your work!
Sharon Davey
Stunning shot Beautifully detailed image Great Work Well Done!!!!!!!
Trevor Needham
Love this – that splash of colour on the pale background is so effective.
Steve Bullock
Love this one Alex, great shot.
Tonje Thilesen
Wow, superb shot!
Dennis Gay
G’day Alex,
Though the subject is a bit “crabby”, it sure makes for an impressive photographic study!
Technically very good and composed very well, no wonder it has bben a big hit.
GB
Dennis
Houndstooth St...
Many thanks Dennis, loved the pun, haha! :)
Sandy Stewart
Very nicely composed and exposed shot! Great eye level perspective too! :)
AnitaInverarity
You have a great folio- so many favs x
Hugh Waller
Another one for the favourites.
Houndstooth St...
Sandy, Anita and Hugh – Thanks so much for your comments and for taking the time to leave one! :)
pulsdesign
Wow! I LOVE THIS :)
Candyworld
Nice Shot! I used to have hermit crabs I had 1 small one named avalanche(cortesy of my daughter) 1 medium one(Mr. Crabs, again my daughter) and the 3rd and last 1 was a big one names Hermie! How ironic!
Houndstooth St...
Ha, Hermie is such a great name for a hermit crab! :)
Globalphotos
Aww hermies are so cute, wonderful clear shot Alex
Lucindawind
wow fabulous capture!
Samantha Goode
This is fantastic! – such a vibrant shot,
jason owens
thats a great shot.!!!.. love the colour of this little fella…nice work!!!..
Jonicool
Fantastic image!
velveteagle
Alex this looks so cool.. What a great job you have done here..
Chuck..
BigD
Excellent exposure and work, Alex
BigD
Congratulations you have been featured in Canon DSLR group. BigD, Cora, and Kathy
aabzimaging
Excellent photo – great use of DOF, good colours.
Jonathan Carre
Simply beautiful.
Glenda Remaklus
Striking capture! Congratulations on your awards. Well deserved.
Louise Robinson
Brilliant colour! This shot is fabulous :)
Gili Orr
Beautiful!
John Beamish
Great shot.
aquarius84
It’s so cute! Love the colors.
CatherineLilian
i used to have one of these little guys. after he died i realised how mean it was to keep him captive. his little beedy eyes stareing at me.. :[
but i have to amit he wasnt this pretty!
i love the red and orange colours!
Peacefulwarrior
Stunning piece of photography Alex, clean clear and very interesting, great colours.
Stefanie Köppler
Wow, this is a wonderful photo!
Little Rascals...
beautiful!
Mariann Rea
Very good image, Alex!!!
Danielle Espin
Fantastic colour!
hsien-ku
stunning shot!
Marie Sharp
CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING FEATURED IN A FRIENDLY PET SHOP!
Marie ~ Host
Normf
Really beautiful Capture Alex!
Heather Offord
another amazing shot
StressieCat
This is too precious…
chijude
Wonderful technique … great subject. Love Hermie’s brilliant colour … and he looks gorgeous in profile!!
Jean M. Laffitau
Great capture! :-)
ys-eye 29 days ago
So cute! Wonderful colour and composition too!