Photo Hunters : Tiny

21 July, 2007 at 6:31 pm gcgeorge 11 comments

A little late, but have been extremely busy and tired. it has been like this for the last 2 months.
Zanzibar Shrimp(Dasycaris zanzibarica)

Category : Crustaceans
Family : Pontoniinae

A tropical small commensal shrimp species

Distribution: Indo-Pacific region and it has been recorded in Zanzibar, Japan, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and along the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Lives on antipatharian corals (Seawhips / Black coral whips) of the genus Cirripathes in coral reef regions.

Grows to a maximum length of approximately 1cm.

Hope you enjoy this tiny creature.

photo hunters none

#1 | Written by jmb on 21 July, 2007.

You do see the neatest things undersea George. I’m glad that you share them with us and I don’t have to go there myself. It really is well disguised there.
#2 | Written by Joyce on 21 July, 2007.

beautiful photos..great photo hunt
#3 | Written by A. on 21 July, 2007.

Wonderful shots, really great!
#4 | Written by kissedalotatoads on 21 July, 2007.

Wow,, those are really neat. They blend in color with the corals. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
#5 | Written by And Miles To Go…. on 21 July, 2007.

beautiful–I can see from your blog you have been busy at work Great shots.
#6 | Written by tnchick on 21 July, 2007.

Wow, that’s neat – a much prettier sight that the post above LOL!!! They don’t look so tiny in photographs, do they? Beautiful.
#7 | Written by Paulie on 22 July, 2007.

I love the photo education I am getting! Thanks for your tiny entry this week.
Come see mine.
#8 | Written by eastcoastlife on 22 July, 2007.

Woot! Another beauty from undersea.
#9 | Written by docperineum on 22 July, 2007.

wow! love the first pic!! i guess you would have wished for a macro lens at that time to get more details huh. I learned from Wetpixel forum that to take such a picture, it’s best to position the shrimp head towards the photographer with the coral, diagonal as you have done. Gives more impact apparently..and thats with your first picture. well done again.
#10 | Written by meeyauw on 22 July, 2007.

Your photos are always so beautiful, and I enjoy the commentary you add. These are fascinating.
#11 | Written by george on 23 July, 2007.

Thanks all. Yeah looks like I have to invest in some lenses. Thanks for the encouragement.

Odysseys of George

Dr G C George

Recent Comments

Archives

Recent Posts

Gallery

Meta

Photo Hunters : Tiny