Comment from Sange
Great capture Fred! You have fine clarity, controlled exposure, great details and nice colors.
Not easy shooting under water, but you did a fine job. Notes were informative and add to our viewing pleasure of this Clam.
;)

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from rgregoire
very nice photo. I know how hard underwater pics are to get in good focus.Amazing job on this one. Great detail and can almost feel movement in the water. Great color balance and just enough background to keep the viewer focused on the subject. Nice job!

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2017

thanks so much for your comments and welcome to this site: hope you'll enjoy;

Comment from paulah
how big is it? Love the glasssss-like creature, the dark almost translucent look. the light green, practically yellow, plants around the shell help show the giant center of their universe. Composition is good with nice open space in upper right hand corner.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2017

this one was about 40 cm long;
many thanks again

Comment from PeglegDeb
Fascinating sg!! Really wonderful notes w/ your post here.

Really good crisp sharp focus here. Your clam is amazingly well detailed showing one of the valves even....and love the in situ presentation although w/ the size of this guy that may be the safest way to show him. Nice natural color w/ good exposure throughout.

Great shot sg....not something we ever see here on FAR.

Deborah

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2017

thanks a lot deborah for your lovely comments

reply by PeglegDeb on 29-Jan-2017

very welcome sg. Good post!

Comment from FBI GUY
Nice shot. The notes are so interesting and I have a new perceptive on these critters. The fairly crisp shot is full of interesting detail. His shell is almost camouflaged sitting within the group of sea plants. Like the aqua blue colors.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017

many thanks again

Comment from Stringbean
Thanks for these detailed artists notes. Your photo does tell you story. Such a beautiful underwater shot with sharp focus and well defined details. Beautiful capture of light! Well done! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017

thanks so much

reply by Stringbean on 28-Jan-2017

You are so welcome SD!

Comment from shore1inspire.
a very interesting Tridacna gigas clam.
supergold. as I enjoy the underwater shot as the clarity gives it a great look as it seems to be nestled in with coral to stay away from predators.
as I like your story giving it history and it's details. as it may make a good soup or bait. thank you for sharing.
always,
ron

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017

many thanks again

reply by shore1inspire. on 31-Jan-2017

your welcome. :-)

Comment from Tracylynn1
What a lovely shot this is. It amazes me how it can be in such great focus under water but it sure is. Beautiful surroundings and lighting is great. You framed it perfectly. Great shot sir!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017

thanks a lot tracy

Comment from dalebraatz
a great underwater shot. very nice details and depth and colors all captured through water, very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2017

many thanks dale

Comment from jbravo46
Very nice shot here. I love it i that it is something you do not see everyday. Fine composition and focus. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2017

thanks so much