I was looking for shadow photo opportunities one late afternoon when I spotted this Pallid Ghost Crab on a small beach at Kawaihae. It fit the bill and when they’re stationary a photo is easy to take, but when they move they’re practically a blur!
Posted for Becky’s Squares: Shadows. See more responses here.
Graham's Island 
WOW! Ghost one… beautiful photograph, Thank you, Love, nia (nice to meet you Ghost crab! I haven’t seen you before)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Nia. They’re fun little crabs.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great shadow and a good name.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They’re fun to watch. They have better acceleration than a Ferrari!
LikeLike
Wow! But I’ll take the Ferrari. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just don’t drive it on the beach!
LikeLike
Or underwater.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed.
LikeLike
I love the look crabs give you
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, those eye stalks follow you around.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the shadow of the eyes – or should I say eye shadow? Is that sand under it? It looks like paving.
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s beach sand the crab is on. It’s pretty fine, but this is a close-up so looks coarser.
LikeLike
fast and great at camouflage – impressive!
LikeLiked by 1 person
They’re fun to watch.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good spot
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Sheree. When they’re still, they do blend in with the sand quite well.
LikeLiked by 1 person