Comment from Envision
Wow, this is fascinating. I like how it does resemble a bouquet and the lower portion could almost be a self portrait of the artist crab :) Such an amazing process that these creatures use to scour for food.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2017

thanks so much grace;
no food in the sand: just building a home for the night.

reply by Envision on 01-Jul-2017

That is too wild!

Comment from Marthast
I really can't say it beautiful or even pretty but very unique, in fact very neat! I really like the unusual nature is an artist of whom no man can equal. I like this so interesting

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

many thanks again

Comment from Sange
Sand bubbler crabs live in burrows in the sand, where they remain during high tide. When the tide is out, they emerge on to the surface of the sand, and scour the sand for food, forming it into inflated pellets, which cover the sand.
But the herons and Egrets know this and they follow the balls of sand to eat crabs!
Great find and Capture Fred!
I see your abstract Bouquet of flowers in the sand Pellets.
Nice work!

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks a lot Sandra for your lovely comments

Comment from bunkie
What a interesting and mysterious imprint in the sand. It does look like a impression of a floral still life. Everything sharp revealing all the crabs imprinted trails leading back to its hole. Crab is a painter and doesn't know it, or maybe Crab does. Thank You for sharing.
bunkie

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks a lot bunkie;
it is rather a sculpture, not a painting, with all these sand balls

reply by bunkie on 29-Jun-2017

You're very welcome; Yea you are right a Michelangelo for sure-lol-

Comment from Kbanich
Well all be... Those crabs are artist in their own right. I see an abstract or illusion of a large bird of prey coming in for a landing with wings up high and talons outreached to encounter the landing. Nature is so fascinating.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from Neilnap773
brilliantly captured and i would say quite unusual find...He appears to have worked really hard to produce this marvellous work of art for us as viewers to enjoy with quite astonishment. well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks a lot Neil for your nice comments

Comment from SLS Photography
What an interesting sight of crab art as you call it. I have never seen anything like this before. Very nice clarity and almost 3D effect. Good color and texture and centering of your photo. Thanks so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks a lot for your nice comments

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice find presented here! Yes, it rather does look like an abstract flower work. I am no expert on crabs, but why would a crab be doing this? Your image is well composed, has good exposure and his sharp. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

maybe he just wanted me to take a pic;
many thanks again

Comment from cakemp55
It does look like an art piece and it is a work of art done by this crab. Great capture and focus. Good lighting. Thanks for sharing this incredible image of the day in the life of a crab.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from Lauren Douglas
What an interesting photograph! Very abstract feeling. Nice balanced composition. It has a real energy to it. Good work! Keep it up! Have a great day.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2017

thanks a lot lauren