14 Jan 2011

SHELLS

This is part of a collection of shells I've collected over the years. I love the amazing differences in texture and pattern and am constantly looking out for new ones to add. I spend most of my time on the beach looking at the ground and probably miss a whole lot of photo opportunities around me. But it's worth it when you find shells like these.

This is the cut class dish they live in. Actually it's an ash tray that someone gave us for a wedding present back in the days when we smoked! It's perfect for holding the shells as it has its own faceted sparkle to add to the mix.

6 comments:

  1. Hi Paloma, wonderful photos of shells. It is lovely to have incredible pieces of nature in the home.. Lovely photos. Carla

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  2. these look so lovely in black and white and love the dish they sit in.

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  3. simple and pretty.

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  4. I love to photograph shells. I have a rather large collection of them, and each time I photograph one, I find another amazingly beautiful aspect of it that I've not noticed before. Mother nature is truly wonderful!
    I love these shots!

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  5. You've found many pretty shells! I keep my head down on the beach too. :)

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  6. Such lovely photos of your shells! Makes me want to go to the beach. As if this weather does't do the same.... : )

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