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Ghost Crab


Ghost Crab
Información de la foto
Copyright: Aivar Mikko (metcher) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 528 W: 12 N: 991] (4241)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2006-08-03
Categorías: Crustacia
Cámara: Canon 350D, Canon EF300mm 4/L IS + 1.4x EXT
Exposición: f/8, 1/2500 segundos
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Tema(s): Animals., !Decapoda [view contributor(s)]
Fecha enviada: 2006-10-01 9:09
Vista: 8506
Puntos: 34
[Normas para las notas] Notas del fotógrafo
Ghost crabs, also called sand crabs, are crabs of the genus Ocypode, common shore crabs in many countries. These crabs are called ghosts because of their ability to disappear from sight almost instantly, scuttling at speeds up to 10 miles per hour, while making sharp directional changes. These creatures have two black eyes, with sharp 360° vision which they use to see flying insects and catch them in mid air. The ghost crab, however, cannot see directly up, so it must burrow into the ground to prevent birds from catching it.
The ghost crab tunnels down four feet into the ground at a 45° angle, creating 1-2 inch wide holes, which speckle the beach. At dusk, these crabs will sprint to the ocean in order to obtain oxygen from the water which washes over their gills, and in June, females will release their eggs into the ocean. Ghost crabs hibernate during the winter, holding their breath for six weeks, by storing oxygen in sacs near the gills.
Characteristics of the genus include one claw being larger than the other, but not as profoundly as for the male fiddler crab.
Species:
Ocypode ceratophthalmus
Ocypode cordimana
Ocypode cursor
Ocypode pallidula
Ocypode quadrata
Ocypode ryderi
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One of these beach crabs from some mm. to some cm., found in a lot of places in the world. Usually running immidiately into hole to hide. This one stopped for a moment. If I have to guess exact species, then it's: Ocypode quadrata.
horia, Matt-Bird, mikou, ramthakur, dew77, RAP, scottevers7, pilonm, marhowie, martijn1990, Shoot_Score ha puntuado esta nota como útil.
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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2171 W: 231 N: 4052] (13473)
  • [2006-10-01 9:25]

Hi Aivar

What a splendid shot! Such a full-frontl POV of such a geat looking crab is very rare! I really like it :)
Excellent sharpness, very good DOF, lovley colros and i well managed exposure all contribute to this great composition.
Very well done!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2678 W: 173 N: 8282] (26095)
  • [2006-10-01 9:30]

Superb frontal portrait of this little crab (I think they're tiny?). Fantastic details and I like the colours blending with the sand.
TFS, Ulla

Hello Aivar,
This is a fine photograph!
I'm impressed by the textures you achieve, with a basically white subject in direct sunlight...
Superb details and very good colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Aivar,
Nice capture of this crab. They are a nice crab, very fast when they want to be and I love the extended eye position. Nice sharp and detailed shot,
regards
Matt.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 5 N: 2141] (11952)
  • [2006-10-01 11:36]

Bonjour Aivar!

Félicitations pour cette photo de ce magnifique spécimen. La qualité de l'image est excellente.

Merci!


joseph

bonjour aivar
magnifique,ce crabe est assez etrange avec ses yeux montés comme un periscope.bravo
laurent

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 863 W: 73 N: 1348] (5265)
  • [2006-10-01 13:50]

Hi Aivar.
Excellent moment you caught.Superb sharpening,very nice clear details.Perfect POV.I like this pose and balancing colours.Very nice portrait.
TFS and greetings
Milos.

A sharp and crystal clear image of this interesting crab, Aivar. The details and colours are just perfect.
Well done and TFS.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4964 W: 298 N: 4027] (13131)
  • [2006-10-01 17:33]

Hello Aivar,
Funny capture.I liked POV,details,framing and visual impact a lot.Excellent work!
TFS...:-)

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-01 19:50]

Hello Aivar

A beautiful image of this ghost crab.The details are sharp and crisp.Excellent colours and textures of the crab.Great DOF ,and POV.TFS

Rob

Hello, a funny shot, but really detailed and sharp.
Excellent POV and notes,

Andrea

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1648 W: 79 N: 1438] (4742)
  • [2006-10-02 6:27]
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Good picture Aivar. Sharp focus and well composed. The light seems rather harsh though. I think you shot it around midday? Good note. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-10-02 8:28]

Wow... spectacular view of this friendly crab Aivar.

+ composition, POV, DOF, sharpness, focus, color, framing, background, lighting, notes.

= nothing.

Very nice catch.
Regards... Ricardo

Hi Aivar,
A great shot on this Ghost Crab. A difficult exposure, but you nailed it! The colors and detail look superb. Excellent camera work.
Scott

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 564 W: 99 N: 861] (2805)
  • [2006-10-03 17:02]

Hello Aivar,

What an amazing picture of this ghost crab!!! He looks like an extra-terrestrial being! EXCELLENT pov and dof! Very good management of the exposure! Details are great too! Excellent picture and TFS,

Michel

What a cool looking crab Aivar!
You handled the exposure perfectly, not an easy task here..Very sharp & detailed with excellent DOF, POV, and color. Great notes on this one and,
Very well done.

Hello Aivar,
There are so much critiques that i can't make something new, so i'll just say that i think it's a beautiful photo just the way i like it.
Very well done.

Kind regards
MArtijn

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