It's hard for me to spot them and they quickly hide in their burrows on the beach. - But my cousin (and the autofocus) were quicker!

[Canon EOS 1300D, f/5.6, 1/320, 300mm, ISO200]

It took only one shot and it was released immediately.

What I learned while editing this photo:

I thought the tiny white speck protruding on its left eye was a photo artifact or worse, a grain of sand. To me, It felt like an eyesore and I was ready to use the clone stamp tool to get rid of it. - Until I realized it was actually part of the crab! There's one on its right eye too, though not as clearly captured. Anyway, I should be more careful in removing what appear to be blemishes in a photo or I might end up altering the subject's identity.

• I made the mistake of removing my wife's mole from her portrait before and she wasn't impressed. 😅

Proof of Fun and Authenticity

Please stay tuned for more of my favorite photos and quick photography tips.

Please also check other photos I took in Batangas.

17 Nice Flowers
Waves Meet Rocks on The Beach
A Spiral Coral
The Two Sides of Mount Batulao
A Beach Hermit Crab With Blue Eyes
Taal Volcano