Snail on seed head (Copse snail or Arianta arbustorum) photo

Antje Schulte | all galleries >> Non-macro and non-bird animals >> Gallery: Mammals, Reptiles, and others > Snail on seed head (Copse snail or Arianta arbustorum)


08-JUL-2005	Antje Schulte

On a wet morning, a snail tries to snatch a late breakfast from this seedhead

Canon EOS 10D ,Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro
1/50s f/11.0 at 180.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Soenda		13-Apr-2007 00:52
The repeating elements of this photograph make it an extraordinary composition. From the bean-shaped seeds, their papery pods, and the exquisite spiral of the snail's lovely shell, the whole image seems to be about shapes that curl around into themselves. The contrasting textures of the glistening body and enamelled shell as well as the dry and delicate plant tissues are also delightful.

Guest		09-Apr-2006 20:02
Beautiful. Great composition.

Steve Horne		01-Feb-2006 00:17
Another great shot Antje. I'm going to send you an e-mail to see how you compare the 90mm macro vs 180mm macro lenses.

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