I found this tiny shell on the beach the other weekend. One look at that tiny spiral inside and I knew I wanted to shoot it. It's really small though, and my closeup filters aren't that great (I still can't afford a dedicated macro lens and won't be getting my extension tubes until April), so by the time I was finally able to start playing around this past Saturday I ended up completely frustrated, unable to make the images in my mind's eye a reality. I won't even tell you how many shots went straight into the recycle bin, I'll just say that out of all of them this is the best of the bunch.
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It's not what I was aiming for but I really do like it for what it is. I've still got the shell though so it may yet reappear in a new and improved image later on.
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Click to enlargeOh, and it's not exactly red either, is it?
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28 comments:
Fantastic shot, looks really cool.
Fascinating to me. Whatever the linen you photographed it upon is beautiful. I found a whole Photoshop tutorial on how to create tilt-shift photographer - I can see that effect in the linen. Lovely, subtle colors.
I love that it looks like it is still unfolding... the focus creates an intense effect of poetry in motion.
Beautiful colors on the shell and I like your composition.
that's really good--I'll look forward to seeing it again.
When it isn't as we imagine it just gives us something more to strive for. :)
I think you did a great job!
RED enough, Robin! Marvelous effects - some blurring, macro... fantastic! I don't know what you might have done better! Happy Ruby Tuesday! :)
This is an artistic photo. I like the composition and the shell offers some interesting lines and curves.
You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. ;-)
Happy Ruby Tuesday.
It is a delicate pink shell, the light pastel almost translucent. The shell looks so tropical, almost like a mini conch at least in color. This picture is beautiful, and like Patti thinks, the throwaways were as well. Photo art we see, and it is lovely...
You did a great job here, I just love the bokeh effect.
I really like it. I sense movement when I look at it, I guess from the spiral effect... Good job!
Oh I think you did an excellent job photographing this. I much prefer the broken and worn shells to the pristine ones. These say so much more about life and struggle.
Robin, it's wonderful! I love the contrast of the hard material of the shell, the soft focus, and the texture of the cloth underneath.
I agree with Patti - don't be so hard on yourself! It's a lovely shot of a lovely shell - lucky you for finding it :)
That's beautiful!
I see you're in Tel Aviv - I'm visiting there in October, so I'll have to collect some shells as a memento and compare them to my own beach in Brighton, England!
rachel
I like the shell, but I like the background even more. I find it very calming.
quite pretty!
Sharing my son's 3rd birthday
It's close enough to red (and closer than a lot of stuff I've seen posted) and I feel your pain on the macro filters. They're tricky beggars. Only thing I've found that seems to make any difference at all is to stop down to f/6.3 or smaller so you get at least a little depth of field. (Of course I don't know if that's your specific complaint or not... I'm just sayin'.)
It's a cool shot in any case. Looks like something I'd go for.
Sort of salmon or penny .. copper colored ..a lighter version of your hair!
Its great .. I know its not what you wanted but I feel your frustration, I sat and shot this little section of an amazing sculpture over and over til I got it in focus just the way I wanted and its still not 'perfect'. I decided as much as I want a macro, I really want a wide angle more!
so cute! u really have an eye for photography!
u may view mine here
I like the swirl inside too
it's a pretty subject
I hope you enjoy taking more shots of it, this one is lovely
This reminds me of Belgium sea shell chocolate box for Christmas in Sam's Club :) I am so craving sugar now!
Dear Robin,
I don't play your league with lenses and all that pro stuff. (My Serina does, so I have superficial knowledge. I have seen her lenses this Christmas, but not through them.)
I therefore cannot say anything wise about the quality. I just like your photo for what it is. The softness in colors, the floating texture and intricate curves of God made creation.
Lovely.
( I actually have four similar seashells from Israel, brought to me by a lovely family friend years ago. They have these special orange stripes not known in Norway.
I shall have to fetch them from their hiding place in my special things drawer and maybe make a simple powershot picture.)
From Felisol
What a lovely find beautifully shared. Sure hope everyone's well soon and that life can return to 'normal' ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
It brings to mind an ear, but much more beautiful.
I love that color.
I finally got around to doing a blog button page on my site and you're now officially up. :)
Love the colors. My husband gave me a gorgeous Canon macro lens for Christmas! I was so excited, it was really the only thing I wanted but since we really don't spend a lot on each other for Christmas (unless it's something really special like this) I didn't expect it. I haven't had much time to experiment with it but looking forward to it.
Ooooo, the tiny, tender ear of a delicate sea-she being! Love it!
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