**Hi there my Steemian friends and followers!**

Following the success of the [Insect Photography Contest](https://steemit.com/photography/@phortun/insect-photography-contest-25-sbi-shares-and-upvotes-in-prizes) and the [Reptile Photography Contest](https://steemit.com/photography/@phortun/reptile-photography-contest-25-sbi-shares-and-upvotes-in-prizes) that I have hosted here on my blog, I am coming with another big photo challenge dedicated to animals today. 

This time around, we will take a closer look at... **CRUSTACEANS!**

Crustaceans are a large arthropod taxon that includes many familiar creatures such as crabs, shrimps, crayfish, langustas and lobsters as well as some less known animals like barnacles and woodlice. 

I know this is not the easiest animal photo contest but I only host these specifically themed photo challenges once a month so hopefully, the response will be as great as it was with those insect and lizard photos :) 

To give you some inspiration, let me show you a bunch of random crustacean photos that I have taken at different places during my travels. 
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![IMG_20170901_101650.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmPyopzgSGpeso9XiHfc22Vkz9F87KbH6eqXXYVfeJt5Z7)

![IMG_20150512_203557.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmTWJWPxkQSZKVHxr6DpKs1e5RSVeRLXyw7N1afzWXrFjU)

![IMG_20170901_122155.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmSdhT9yVvs28atv8MkBHSG26gjsAz9N7VG5QooaZYkVBy)

![ztracene fotky511.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmR5nKdL2nrh4ZWu2Jty4guDfDsEuWkNxHBCA9fas6ZaqR)

![IMG_20171109_125231-edit.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmZBDZYHcfD92q2v6ujpa789mojxkjwrUNhfmaYCUxV46z)

![U5drEk2KP7qLCBDTBwQ1DjQZN5RDbuE_1680x8400.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmNTWWbR8nXyqU45KEDpcQwt3e9T774hd5zj4BxuKNXXCF)
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As for the format of the photo contest, it will be same as before. **There will be 5 winners who will get 5 SBI shares each from me and there will also be 5 runners-up who will get my full upvotes on their entries**, which means that as many as 10 participants will be rewarded.  

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The rules also remain unchanged and simple: 

**1) Only 1 entry (photo) per person.**
**2) Only your own photo.**
**3) Add a short description to the photo (at least 20 words please).** 

Upvotes and resteems are not required but will be appreciated of course since I am, as always, funding the prizes from my own pocket.

As I am expecting a great response to the contest again, I might ask some new participants to prove their ownership of the submitted entries in case of doubt to keep the contest as fair and honest as possible.  

Just like the last time, let me also tag some of my fellow photography enthusiasts and animal lovers who might be interested in this contest and whom I would like to see joining it: @jpphotography, @worldcapture, @borran, @r2cornell, @pardinus, @betterthanhome, @jaki01, @derangedvisions, @valth, @liltammy, @itchyfeetdonica, @mrprofessor, @jjprac, @cyclamen, @evecab, @discovereurovelo, @axeman @shaka, @old-guy-photos, @dswigle, @rynow, @sallybeth23, @kus-knee, @qwerrie, @carnad, @world-travel-pro and others. Cannot wait to see your entries guys :) 

You can start submitting your crustacean photos in the comment section below **from now until Wednesday (August 21), 8:00 P.M. CET.** 

I am looking forward to checking your submissions :) Have a wonderful day and keep on steeming!  

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