It takes a measure of faith to claim you captured a candid crab shot. Their senses, the ones they share with us anyhow, are acute. They have great vision and usually see us before we see them. This intimate scene looks candid.
Romaleon antennarium, the Pacific rock crab, has hairy legs and a creamy yellow underside with red spots. The heavy pinching claw is impressive. Its mid- to low intertidal seaweed surroundings include feather boa, back pine and some inscrutable red blades with which it blends beautifully.
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A crab—-never would’ve thought of that!! Great idea
I get what you mean about being a bit hesitant about human candids. I thought I might have to pass on this challenge, but I found a solution. Thanks!
Great solution – would never have thought it out!
A bit of a stretch, eh? Thank you so much for hosting a great challenge.
Well – thank You for participating in the fun!
Impressive camouflage.