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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Returning by Reed Goodwin-Johansson was photo of the day on Sunday, 7th June 2009. It is tagged Crabs. You can leave a comment below.
14 Comments
EarthShots.org
Apologies for the previous image that had already been displayed. Thank you to everyone who pointed out the error!
su
Like this shot, shell looks alien against that beautiful sunset
Paulo Silva
beutyfull shot, well done i love the composition.
The sky was wonderfull
Dianne
Stillness of the night encroaches. Serene and beautiful. How gorgeous the colors! Great work.
joe l
hot picture it was the right timing and the colors are amazing
mike
I love the sky.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Your efforts paid off, this is a great shot !
Pauline Jones
I love the whole thing; well done.
s a n d y
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
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
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
Wow, the shell looks so huge..is it?? Love the colors!
Su
Nice to know about the subject, thanks katherine,
Jaz
Simple and beautiful…