A Time to Shed is a photograph by Rebecca Sherman which was uploaded on June 11th, 2012.
A Time to Shed
The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, a native species of the Chesapeake Bay, sheds its exoskeleton in a process called ecdysis, 18 to 23 times over... more
Title
A Time to Shed
Artist
Rebecca Sherman
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, a native species of the Chesapeake Bay, sheds its exoskeleton in a process called ecdysis, 18 to 23 times over the course of its life.
Uploaded
June 11th, 2012
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Comments (3)
Greta Corens
Hello Rebecca, You are invited to post this incredible image and one other of your choice in the new group: what's in it for you. This group will feature animal images from Friday November 15 through Thursday November 21.
Greta Corens
This process was beautifully described by James Michener in his novel Chesapeake Bay. How touching of you to have captured this! I treasure it! A beautiful image in form and content. Thanks
Bob Orsillo
I see this as a metaphor for life. Growing little by little until we leave some of past behind and move. The illumination on the shell makes me think this way. Very interesting description. - v/f
Rebecca Sherman replied:
Thank you for your comment, Bob. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and insight.
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