The 7-11 Crab
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
The 7-11 Crab
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
It is unusual to see a 7-11 crab out during daylight so finding him was a real treat since I had not seen one before.
7-11 crabs range in color from a deep orangish to light rust color and they have seven large dark reddish-maroon to brown colored spots on their back. Their shell is thick and heavy but smooth and they have extremely strong pinchers.
Hawaiian legend says that this crab has its spots because a sea god tried to capture it and eat it, but the crab drew blood. The sea god kept on trying to catch the crab with his bloodied fingers and that's why he has so many red-brownish spots.
I photographed this 7-11 crab just off the coast of Maui, Hawaii. The image has been digitally painted.
Copyright 2015 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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December 13th, 2015
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