Extra Aquatic Life
I shot this arrowcrab hiding in a tube sponge this past Winter while diving in Bonaire. As often happens in underwater shots, when I looked at the shot in post processing, this little back and yellow fish showed up as a companion. I didn’t see when I took the shot!
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Cool shot, Cathy!
Russ
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Thanks, Russ! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Cathy
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You find the most unusual creatures inside tube sponges! 😉 Actually, I was so busy looking at the arrowcrab, I didn’t see the little fish until I read your description. Perfect for the theme.
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Thanks, Mary. When I saw the prompt for this week, I immediately thought of this shot! I see it all the time with the UW shots. Some little fish swims into view about the time I take the shot. 🙂
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Amazing color and detail, Cathy! Great for the prompt.
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Thank you, Amy. UW photography is really challenging, but it’s fun when the shots come out well. Well it’s fun anyway, but especially when the shots come out. 🙂
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If that little bumblebee colored fish only knew about your shout out, it would be bragging its fins off to all its fish friends, Cathy.
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I know, V! It’s famous now!
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Cathy, I always enjoy coming to view your photos and have yet to be disappointed. Enjoy the weekend.
janet
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Janet. Hope you have a great weekend too!
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You know this picture also looks like a Scary eyeball. Triple extra… Very cool Cathy. I love the colors.
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Thanks, Audra. Yes, possibly a scary eyeball with some serious “floaters!” 🙂
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So very cool, literally!
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Thanks, Susie! It’s always fun to look into those small spaces (this was probably about 3-4 inches in diameter) because you never know what you’ll find!
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Wow, that crab is ALL legs! I love the little photo-bomber fish. That often happens to me with insects or spiders showing up in my flower shots. It’s a fun little surprise…though not always appreciated!
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These arrowcrabs are very small – about 2/12 inches across and, you’re right, very leggy. I love their bright blue claws! It’s like they’re wearing blue gloves. I agree, the photo-bombers can be fun, but not always. Thanks, Lee!
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Oh my, what an amazing world!
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I know! So true. Isn’t it Lisa? Heading over to the Taste of Fort Collins today. It’s so beautiful out!
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So fragile but encased in such a lovely hue! Nice Cathy! Hope you are well!!!
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Thanks, Kathryn. Tube sponges come in many different colors and love these fuchsia ones! But I’ve seen red, blue, orange, yellow. I’m doing very well. Busy as usual, but enjoying summer. It’s much cooler here than in many recent Junes. Mid-seventies and sunny!
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Very cool capture, Cathy! Hope you are having a nice Sunday 🙂
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Thanks, Amy. I had a very productive Sunday! My sister is visiting for 10-days starting Monday and my husband returns from a week away visiting his kids. I’m really looking forward to seeing them both!
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Sounds like a fun weekend, Cathy!
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Oh. My! Well you know how much I adore your underwater shots… Love them! Can’t wait to finally try diving, and then learn to shoot underwater things like this. I have no expectation of being as good, but I’d love to just get down there and try it! Beautiful, Cathy.
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Thanks, Dawn. I know you would love it! UW photography takes some getting used to and there are many more things to consider such as lighting and the distance between the camera and the subject (the more distance, the more the colors just become blue), but I’m sure you could do it. It’s really rewarding when all that comes together into a nice shot.
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Until then… IF then… I’m lucky to have your spectacular work to enjoy!!
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