Returning by Reed Goodwin-Johansson

Sunday, 7th June 2009

Returning

by Reed Goodwin-Johansson

While walking along the beach just after sunset, I found this small horseshoe crab shell sitting at the edge of the gentle surf. I got quite wet taking pictures before the shell got washed away by the waves.

Equipment: Canon 20D and Sigma 17-70mm

Reed Goodwin-Johansson

I grew up in North Carolina and am currently studying Aerospace engineering in college. I have a great love of the outdoors, and the peace and beauty therein. I focus on photographing nature and wildlife as a hobby.

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11 Comments

EarthShots.org Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Apologies for the previous image that had already been displayed. Thank you to everyone who pointed out the error!
su Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Like this shot, shell looks alien against that beautiful sunset
Paulo Silva Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
beutyfull shot, well done i love the composition.
The sky was wonderfull
Dianne Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Stillness of the night encroaches. Serene and beautiful. How gorgeous the colors! Great work.
mike Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I love the sky.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Your efforts paid off, this is a great shot !
Pauline Jones Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I love the whole thing; well done.
s a n d y Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Beautiful…so nicely done. Great subject, composition and colors. I love the blur of the surf to bring movement to the scene.
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Wonderful colors and exposure really let the viewer be ‘at the beach’. The horseshoe crab has blue blood which is collected for research–something about the clotting or anti-clotting factor. The crabs are returned to the sea unharmed–except for a little humiliation. The egg-laying season is essential to the migration pattern of the Red Knot–a sea bird that migrates the Atlantic seacoast. Isn’t it nice that this pre-historic creature can provide sustenance for birds, medical miracles, and ’soul-food’ as well?
Anurag Says:
June 8th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Thanks for the information Katherine.

Great photo, the bubble next to the crab gives an idea how small the creature is and great timing as regards the wave.
Renee Says:
June 8th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Wow, the shell looks so huge..is it?? Love the colors!