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Macrobranchium rosenbergii

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Posted by Des Ong on November 10, 2007 at 11:16 AM
One early morning while we were out shooting by the riverside in Borneo early this year, we came across a small fishing boat with these very large freshwater shrimps, caught only a few hours ago. We bought some to take back. They were kept fresh in a small glass fronted container with some water from the river at base camp. I grabbed a few shots through the glass with a flash. The yellow/brown background is the colour of the muddy river water.

These guys can grow up to nearly a foot (yes, no joke) although ours were merely half that size. You can see why the locals called them 'Udang Gala', or 'giant prawn'. They were stir-fried with some vegetable oil and very lightly seasoned - it was all that was needed :smile:

Regards,

Des

D50
90mm macro
SB600
f/22
1/60
ISO 400 (forgot to check :mad: )
full frame
Posted by Rob Howard on November 10, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Hi Des,

Interesting story and shot. Never knew a Prawn grew that big :eek: . That would make one hell of a prawn cocktail.

Thanks for sharing

Regards

Rob
Posted by Mark Fellowes on November 10, 2007 at 11:47 AM
That's an amazing image - should be a (c) in the title though :biggrin: The eye is amazing, and the colours superb.
:toast:
Mark
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 10, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Cool macro image Des - amazingly intricate structures, even if it is a somewhat shockingly huge prawn :toast: :biggrin:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on November 10, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Weird looking things Des, especially in close-up :eek:

The world of insects and crustations etc are fasinating, when we are able to see such detail {almost scarey :eek: }.

Nicely taken :toast:

Alan
Posted by Jim Greenfield on November 10, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Quite startling! Great opportunistic stuff and a nice story
Posted by Tristan Campbell on November 10, 2007 at 3:16 PM
Amazing translucent colours, I'd have never guessed what it was had you not said. Very strange creature.
Posted by Frederic Desmette on November 11, 2007 at 3:36 AM
amazing image,incredible! I like the colour of the beast...
Frederic
Posted by Tim Munsey on November 11, 2007 at 5:14 AM
Aliens come to UKNPN! Wierd and wonderful.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by David Clapp on November 11, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Class shot, I still cant even work out what it is and dont want to! Such excellent complementary colours.
Posted by Marko Trebušak on November 13, 2007 at 1:03 AM
Colour of the eye is wonderful and blue head goes nicely with it. I would be tempted to move its tentacle, because as presented it's a bit of distraction.

Cheers,
Marko