Best of Mike #49

My camera and lighting equipment has evolved over the years.

Generally, because, I found that there were pixtures I wanted.... but just couldn't get with the equipment I had.

Oddly enough, moving up can mean that you actually sacrifice something.

The "point and shoot" cameras that I started with had a a minimum focus distance of 0.9".

Meaning, if the critter would let me, I could get really close.

The camera and lens, I use today, gives me many more options for managing light and exposure.... but doesn't let me focus much closer than 12".

I like close, almost to a fault. I think it makes for a more dramatic pixture in almost every situation.

And, close is always good underwater.... because water is so much poorer than air at transmitting light.

This is an Arrowcrab.... usually called that because of the shape of it's head and body. But sometimes because of the it's long legs it is also known as a Spider Crab.