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. I think he had a hungry look for you.

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

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  4. 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. This is so neat. I love his blue eyes.

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  6. That's kinda scary :)

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

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  8. He looks HUGE shot close up like that!

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

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

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  12. That's one huge looking hermit crab!!

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

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  14. Interesting beast. Same eye colour as me.

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

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  16. Another fantastic shot. I want those blue eyes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  24. Great shot. Beautiful creature.

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

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

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  28. Love your title in this! :)

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

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