Ol' Blue Eyes

Wordless Wednesday
Watery Wednesday

What: White-speckled Hermit Crab (Paguristes punticeps),
a Caribbean species -- size: about 3 to 5 in. (8 to 13 cm).

Where: I took this macro photo at Bloody Bay, Little Cayman Island.


Paguristes punticeps
Click on the photo to enlarge.

34 comments:

  1. PamelaJanuary 27, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I think he had a hungry look for you.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I could wait to get down to your name to see what you posted this week. :-) What an amazing creature and such a great shot!

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  3. EG CameraGirlJanuary 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    And it has blue eyes! I never would have guessed that. ;-)

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  4. DeniseinVAJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I am always excited to see what kind of marine life you have to share. You never disappoint. This is a great photo.

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  5. Connie T.January 27, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    This is so neat. I love his blue eyes.

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  6. catsynthJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    The crab has quite a gaze.

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  7. Guy DJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Blue eyes is right, great shot!

    Cheers!
    Regina In Pictures

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    That's kinda scary :)

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  9. IndraniJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    It seems to be waiting for the next move! Wonderful macro!

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  10. The World In The Eyes Of BrothersJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Wow stunning. Love the beady eyes. Happy WW.

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  11. RobinJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    He looks HUGE shot close up like that!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Here's lookin' at ya. Used to play with those guys in the tide pools when I was a kid.

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  13. jams o donnellJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    WHat a superb photo. Happy WW

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  14. GattinaJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    I refuse to be the princess to kiss this monster, lol ! Although it would become a beautiful prince with blue eyes ! Wonderful picture !

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  15. Four-eyed-missyJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Nice blue eyes!
    Looks like it is waiting for your next move *lol*

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    That's one huge looking hermit crab!!

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  17. SandyCarlsonJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    He seems to be wearing bell bottoms! What a beautiful face.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Interesting beast. Same eye colour as me.

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  19. MojoJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    That's so cool! He almost looks jeweled. And who knew they had blue eyes??

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  20. Beth FJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Another fantastic shot. I want those blue eyes!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    Peek-a-boo, I see you! What a great get!

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  22. Rob RipmaJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    You take such amazing photos. I love seeing and learning about all the things you shoot.

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  23. kmlJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    You definitely have eye contact with him - and he isn't backing down either. Great shot, Bobbie!

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  24. JanJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Oh, hello blue eyes. It must have been startling to find him.

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  25. TanyaJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    awesome picture, and love the name you gave him! :)

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  26. Maureen HayesJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    What a really cool capture. It is amazing to see something this rare up close and personal. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy WW!

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  27. kdenJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I think he's kind of cute actually ;-) Thanks for another great shot.

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  28. CarverJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Great shot. Beautiful creature.

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  29. BNSJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Hi to all of our readers, and especially all of our WW friends. Thanks for visiting, and for your feedback. We always appreciate your comments.

    FYI, not all hermit crabs have such wonderful blue eyes. Some are pale green, black, turquoise, etc. But since the critters usually are quite small, sometimes the photographer does not notice the color until having a look at the photo.

    @ Gattina - What an interesting thought: to kiss the critter and see if it turns into a prince. LOL.

    @ Napaboaniya - He wasn't really very big -- it's a macro photo.

    @ SandyCarlson - LOL at 'bell bottoms'

    Bobbie

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  30. antigoniJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful blue eyes. He looks like he is ready for attack.

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  31. VALKYRIENJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    What a great fellow! Blue eyes! Made my evening this picture! :)

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Love your title in this! :)

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  33. CarlettaJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Fantastic shot! And my isn't he cute - if you can call a crab cute. :)
    This will be a favorite for me for a long time I suspect.

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  34. BarbaraJanuary 31, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Those blue eyes just stand out. Nice capture. Smiles B

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