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Taken 29-Apr-22
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Category:Animals
Subcategory:Marine Life
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Keywords:(implied), Carcinus, Common, Crab, European, Shore, UK, animal, animal, arthropod, beach, beach, carapace, claws, close-up., coast, coastal, coastal, common, crab, crab, crab, crab, crab, crustacean, decapod, estuarine, intertidal, invertebrate, legs, life, macro, maenas, marine, marine, marine, nature, outdoors, pebbles, photography, photography, pool, portunidae, rock, rocky, sand, sandy, sandy, scavenger, scavenger, scavenger, scavenger, shadow, shore, shore, shore, shore, shore, walking, wildlife
Photo Info

Dimensions3999 x 6000
Original file size8.16 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken29-Apr-22 13:24
Date modified5-Jul-22 17:05
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeSONY
Camera modelILCE-7M3
Focal length200 mm
Focal length (35mm)200 mm
Max lens aperturef/4
Exposure1/3200 at f/4
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 100
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
A Common Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) with a square-shaped carapace and walking legs stands on a sandy beach. The crab's shadow is visible, and the background is blurred.

Common Shore Crab: A Coastal Scavenger

This photograph captures a dead Common Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) on a sandy beach. The image showcases the crab's characteristic square-shaped carapace (shell), its walking legs, and its claws. The texture of the sand is visible, along with the crab's shadow and some dark pebbles. The lighting is bright, highlighting the crab's form and its presence in its natural habitat. The composition focuses on the crab, inviting the viewer to observe the details of this common coastal crustacean. The photograph evokes a sense of coastal life, nature, and the small wonders found on the shore.