Lincoln Macgregor, Ghost Shadow (February Theme: Shadows)

The shadow of a Horn-Eyed Ghost Crab (Ocypode ceratophthalma) stretches out across the sands of Turquoise Bay as the sun draws closer to the horizon. These charismatic crabs possess horn-like stalks on top of their eyes which are thought to be used in mating displays or displays against rivals. While photographing this crab, I purposefully overexposed the background to highlight the form of the crabs’ body and draw attention to its large shadow. I enjoyed capturing the contrast between the innocent-looking crustacean and the monster-like shadow that expanded out in front of it. Location: Turquoise Bay, Western Australia.

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