Eye-to-eye with an unexpected protagonist.
This red American crayfish stayed still for a moment for a close-up. Its armour shines, its eye looks straight into the lens. Sometimes nature has more personality than you think.
The oblique close-up gives an almost intimate glimpse of the lobster. The claws in the foreground are blurred, giving depth without distracting from the main subject.
Beautiful natural colours, with sheen on the carapace and subtle shades of red. The green background contrasts nicely.
Exceptionally sharp on the eye and armour. The fine textures and drops make this a technically strong macro shot.
Photography is one of my biggest hobbies and especially nature photography. Being outside and trying to capture beautiful moments in a beautiful photograph... Read more…