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Spot Prawn - Pandalus platyceros - Pandalus platyceros
Copyright © 2013 Ron Hemberger

Spot Prawn - Pandalus platyceros - Pandalus platyceros
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Shot at aquarium 12-11-2012

I find these very hard to shoot, as it's tough to achieve focus with a DSLR or point-and-shoot, either automatically or manually. I think all those appendages combine with severely scratched glass to give photographers fits! (Or maybe it's just me.)
Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 22 February, 2013 - 5:46pm
Last updated 22 February, 2013 - 9:08pm

Moved
Moved from Crabs, Crayfishes, Lobsters, Prawns, and Shrimp.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 22 February, 2013 - 9:08pm

 
Thanks, Ken
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… Ron Hemberger, 23 February, 2013 - 10:22am

Needs a guide page.
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… Ron Hemberger, 22 February, 2013 - 5:47pm

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