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hermit crab

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Posted by John Kerr on October 21, 2008 at 12:10 PM
hermit crab
Not the first creature that springs to mind when you think of the Galapagos islands, but thats where its from.
1D3, EF24-105 @ 24mm, 1/320 @f16, ISO400
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Hi John,

This kinda grows on me.. I really like the letter box format an the placement of the crab in the immediate foreground. I think the small amount of interest on the horizon adds to the picture otherwise if cropped down to the sand it would just be a crab on a blank canvas..

Yes, I like it and think it would make a good, albeit 'unorthodox' postcard from the Galapagos, thanks for sharing.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 21, 2008 at 2:26 PM
I agree with Brett, it's an image that needs a thoughtful look. A grower!
Robert
Posted by Tom_W on October 21, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Thats a powerful image for an advertiser and the comp is spot on.
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 21, 2008 at 5:10 PM
As Tom says John, a powerful advert with the crop :wink:

I would suggest a bit of smart sharpening only on the hermit just to bring him out. Or is that, 'bring him out of his shell? :biggrin:

steve
Posted by jack chapman on October 21, 2008 at 5:36 PM
very nice image like the setting and lighting here
Posted by PhilH on October 22, 2008 at 3:42 AM
Nice, nothing more I can really add, well thought out and good use of the crop.

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Posted by Laurie Braman on October 22, 2008 at 9:29 AM
Great job overall. :smile:
Posted by Fran French on October 25, 2008 at 1:54 AM
I have to agree with all the above comments. I also like the way it looks 'lost' in the open space.

Fran

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Posted by Kenny Turnbull on October 25, 2008 at 7:04 AM
I think this is a super shot. It has a timeless feel to it that goes against a lot of fashionable nature photography.

Wish it was mine


Kenny :smile: