The same day I captured “Rosy Fingers of Dawn” and “Oceans Eons”, these still lives were found using a 100 mm macro lens.
Planting of Sea OatsShell of the Moon Snail (Naticidae) found in the surf washSmall whole and fragments, gastropod shells in fresh sea foamScattered remains of shell left by receding surfScattered remains of shell left by receding surfSmall whole and fragments, gastropod shells in fresh sea foamNacre, also known as mother of pearl, is an organic–inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is also the material of which pearls are composed. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.Shells washed on beach by wavesShells washed on beach by wavesSand Dollar fragment washed on beach by wavesShells washed on beach by wavesThere were submitted for publication by Getty
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Burrow of a creature with breathing hole in the wash wash. Fragment of crab carapace in wave washScattered remains of shell left by receeding surfSmall whole and fragments, gastropod shells in fresh sea foamScattered remains of shell left by receeding surfNacre, also known as mother of pearl, is an organic–inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is also the material of which pearls are composed. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.Shells washed on beach by wavesThis Moon Snail shell fragment was found in surf washShells washed on beach by wavesShells washed on beach by wavesScattered remains of shell left by receeding surf
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These photos make me want to hit the beach!
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We all are drawn there.
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