I Am Snailing
The physiology of balance is complex, requiring autonomic coordination of input from sensory systems and output to motor systems in a negative feedback loop to keep the animal in balance. Even without a centralised brain, the snail can perform remarkable manoeuvers with the skill and grace of a gymnast while maintaining complete control of its balance.
For Macro Mondays theme 'Balance'.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph. The small piece of bracken was first carefully positioned to check composition, bokeh and exposure, then the snail was added. I had originally wanted the snail on the top of the bracken, but it (quickly!) moved along to the end, checked there was no other place to go, then turned around and went back. The entire shoot with the snail lasted only a couple of minutes then the snail was well-rewarded with its favourite red lettuce. I chose this shot because it reminded me of Kate Winslet in That Scene from Titanic.
I Am Snailing
The physiology of balance is complex, requiring autonomic coordination of input from sensory systems and output to motor systems in a negative feedback loop to keep the animal in balance. Even without a centralised brain, the snail can perform remarkable manoeuvers with the skill and grace of a gymnast while maintaining complete control of its balance.
For Macro Mondays theme 'Balance'.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph. The small piece of bracken was first carefully positioned to check composition, bokeh and exposure, then the snail was added. I had originally wanted the snail on the top of the bracken, but it (quickly!) moved along to the end, checked there was no other place to go, then turned around and went back. The entire shoot with the snail lasted only a couple of minutes then the snail was well-rewarded with its favourite red lettuce. I chose this shot because it reminded me of Kate Winslet in That Scene from Titanic.