Berried Hen

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Posted by Jim Greenfield on March 14, 2007 at 2:27 PM

A female velvet swimming crab carrying eggs (crabs of various species doing this are known as "berried hens"). Foreground of retracted plumose anemones is a bit obtrusive but I was pleased to get the shot because of the eggs being visible. The yellow BG is breadcrumb sponge.
North Sea - St Abbs Marine Reserve - July 2006
Canon 5D, 100mm macro, ISO 200, two flashguns, f16 @ 1/100. RAW. Small crop

Posted by Mark Sisson on March 14, 2007 at 2:32 PM

It really is a different world down there isn't it - a cracking image and one that makes me wish that my only scuba experience to date had been more enjoyable as there's no doubt there's some great pics to be had if you know what you're doing as you clearly do.

Mark

Posted by David Kjaer on March 14, 2007 at 4:32 PM

Cracking image - I really like your composition and the detail is great!

David

Posted by John Chapman on March 14, 2007 at 6:50 PM

Terrific capture Jim.

John
Aberdeen

Posted by Alan Bryant on March 14, 2007 at 7:48 PM

Great shot

Posted by Mike Smith on March 14, 2007 at 8:13 PM

Most landlubbers just don't realise just how difficult it is to achieve these shots, your series to date is just awesome

Mike

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 15, 2007 at 5:55 AM

Great shot Jim,a real cracker,detail is fantastic

Posted by Mark sellings on March 15, 2007 at 6:19 AM

Great shot - never saw anything like this when I learnt to scuba down here in Devon,a nd I can appreciate just how difficult it must be to take ANY kind of picture underwater - really is a whole other world!

Mark

Posted by Tim Munsey on March 15, 2007 at 4:35 PM

Yep, listened to a talk on this underwater photography so appreciate this is no mean feat. Great clarity and composition.

Tim