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fiddler crab
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Uploaded: 11/11/06 10:45 AM GMT
fiddler crab
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if you've never seen these in person...they are VERY small...{ they grow about approx 2 inches wide/tall--just my guesstimate}....and are very commonly used here in Florida as "BAIT" by fishermen. If you are lucky enough to find them in areas that there are no fishermen, they are not as shy, and you can watch them in hordes...swarming like a mass exodus. Most places I find them, the crabs are very aware of the dangers of PEOPLE and hide FAST. Yesterday I found a place people do not go..and they were so unbothered by me that they scuttled across my shoes as I was snapping pics of them. This one STOPPED being "afraid"...and did not threaten me with that large pincher claw after a few minutes...so I thank this little guy for the time and posing he did..:)
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&KEIFER
11/11/06 11:01 AM GMT
my dog would have a field day with these .. you know, helping them across the street, and what not
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GIVE A GEEZER FROM GIZA A GOOSE !!!
That guy is great. I once caught an edible crab, but didn't have the heart to cook him, so i let him go. His claws look a little out of proportion with the rest of his body lol.
Good shot
Andy
Good shot
Andy
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Most people lye asleep and notice nothing around them. Just wake up and see the natural beauty around you. It will blow you away.
Why named 'Fiddler'?...is it because it f...Nah!..never mind that!......Maybe a violin then?
Nice one love!
Nice one love!
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Nice shot Terri - it looks a very colourful little creature. I looked this up for the benfit of Dunstikin Bob :) It seems a bit strange - how do the females feed I wonder. ??
"The common English name “Fiddler Crab” comes from the feeding of the males, where the movement of the small claw from the ground to its mouth resembles the motion of a someone moving a bow across a fiddle (the large claw). "
"The common English name “Fiddler Crab” comes from the feeding of the males, where the movement of the small claw from the ground to its mouth resembles the motion of a someone moving a bow across a fiddle (the large claw). "
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Nice narrative and a cool dude!! Luv the purple coloring on him and how you used that in the framing...perfect!!
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Picture Purrrfect .
Why does the picture come out square when the lens is round??? 8~O
That must have been fun to sahre a moment with animals who had no fear of man-for once. Great capture.
Pat
Pat
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he's really quite pretty when you look at him close up...lovely colours! great post Terri and interesting story too! :)
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Without your closer look I never would have seen the pretty colors on this guy. Excellent detail and a great shot. I'm glad you two made friends!
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I saw hundreds of these crabs on the beaches of New York and Long Island as a youngster, but never noticed the color you've brought out in this close up. Nice work Terri.
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Super close-up, Terri - I had no idea they are so colorful. Very well done and I enjoyed learning about them, too. Hope you didn't step on any!! :)
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It's all about perspective and perception.
Ah, he's really beautiful if you can stop and have a look at him. The colors on his back are lovely. Maybe they lose their fear when they sense that you mean them no harm.
A great macro, Terri.
A great macro, Terri.
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See you have been out fiddling around. Nice closeup. Those eyes just creep me out.
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Such a cool little creature!! I've seen these on tv where they run by the hundreds across the sand. I like they large claw they have..they are almost humorous to watch! Excellent capture Terri!
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Excellent macro Terri with super color and clarity. Very well done.
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I'm way behind so forgive me for not commening on your individual posts but know that I've looked at all of them since I left. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
Cute little guy...Nice capture...
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I agree Anita:Excellent macro,Terri..and Fantastic color and clarity..
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Great shot of this little guy Terri! I didn't realize they were so colorful..=)
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Thanks everybody!
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Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show
Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away
Tell me what made you that way
Very nice shot indeed. I once walked upon a herd of migrating soldier crabs, there were literally millions of em! half of them nipped my toes :P
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Great i use this...when i am a fisherman ( lol ).
Congratulations Terri.
Congratulations Terri.
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Look around and catch it ; the Art is there !
Great capture Terri, especially for something so small. Love that purple colour.
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next time ... lay on your stomach .. give the lil' guy a bit of perspective .. so that he can keep his pride
girls have no sense of measurement .. it's a'cuz they've always been told that --->THIS<--- is 12 inches
girls have no sense of measurement .. it's a'cuz they've always been told that --->THIS<--- is 12 inches
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TROPICAL BLUES .. YOU KNOW YOU'RE GONNA WANNA LOOK ... I'LL WAIT HERE
Hey look... its Berger King..LOL.. sorry Terri, but I see Bait..in your pic that is=D. wonderful clarity in this close up..
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A beautiful creature. You did a superb job at catching the color and detail on this lil guy.
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So what you're saying is he wouldn't make a full meal? a whole bunch of them might make some Hors D'ouevres? 8•P
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