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The #MacroMondays #PatternsinNature challenge
The spiral pattern of a garden snail which I think is an example of a logarithmic or miraculous spiral but I confess that the maths pages I've been referring to to check my understanding have rather defeated me.
This is a four photo focus stacked image, captured window lit using a kit lens plus extension tubes. Tweaks of highlights etc reveal capillary structures within the shell demonstrating its translucent nature and complexity.
The snail of course was not harmed, or even disturbed, being left on the large leaf upon which it was found and returned to the garden after its brief photo shoot.
HMM all
Leaf Lettice for the Macro Mondays Group, Topic" Redux 2019 (Patterns in Nature). Happy Macro Monday!
Any dog's nose has a 2 way, mirror symmetry & thus falls within the idea of "Pattern"
In this case the nose belongs to our new pup, Rogue
The transient beauty of the coast is intricately intertwined with the captivating patterns that emerge in the sand, crafted by the relentless forces of wind and wave. These natural sculptors shape the shoreline, leaving behind ephemeral masterpieces.
As the tides ebb and flow, they orchestrate a delicate dance with the sand. With each advancing wave, the water gently caresses the shore, carrying particles of sand along its journey. As the wave recedes, it relinquishes its cargo, depositing the grains in a meticulous arrangement. This cyclical process, repeated countless times, creates intricate patterns that stretch along the coastline.
The patterns left behind by the retreating tide mimic the ebb and flow of life itself. Swirling ripples, reminiscent of a miniature desert landscape, emerge as the water recedes, their graceful curves and undulating lines transforming the beach into a living work of art. The patterns are at once orderly and chaotic, with intricate geometrical formations intermingling with whimsical curves and asymmetrical shapes.
The wind, a silent artist in its own right, adds its touch to the sculpting process. As it sweeps across the coast, it whispers secrets to the sand, coaxing it to dance in its invisible embrace. The wind's gentle touch lifts fine particles from the beach, carrying them aloft in an intricate ballet. It sculpts the sand into delicate ripples, resembling the soft undulations of fabric.
The interplay between the wind and the tide results in an ever-changing landscape. The patterns shift and evolve, shaped by the combined forces of these elemental sculptors. Ripples become miniature mountains, rising and falling in a transient topography that mirrors the larger contours of the surrounding coast. Each gust of wind and every advancing or receding wave leaves its mark, etching new patterns and erasing old ones, in an eternal cycle of creation and destruction.
These ephemeral patterns serve as a reminder of the impermanence of existence and the transient nature of beauty, as each passing moment alters the landscape, erasing what once was and creating something new. The sands become a canvas for the symphony of time, a tangible reflection of the ever-changing nature of our lives.
The beauty of these fleeting patterns lies not only in their visual allure but also in the emotions they evoke. They inspire a sense of wonder and awe, inviting us to pause and appreciate the intricate designs that nature creates with such effortless grace. The patterns speak of the interconnectedness of all things, the harmonious interplay between the elements, and the constant flux that defines our existence.
In these patterns of nature, we find a profound lesson: that life, like the shifting sands, is ever-changing, and that true beauty lies not in permanence but in the appreciation of the fleeting moments that grace our journey.
(Murex (Murex) pecten pecten).
I was in a shell museum in Bohol, Philippines, a tiny building that displayed tropical shells in dimly lit rooms. I shot this image through reflective glass, hand held at around 1/30 of a second. I was surprised my body was still enough (at my age) to get an image worth playing with in post production.
. . For Macro Mondays theme; "Patterns in Nature."
I've chosen to photograph the tippy-top of a fireweed flower that has yet to blossom. It measures exactly 1/4 inches wide, and 2 inches in length. The blossoms open from bottom to top, and when they reach the top - it means six weeks until winter. I hope they creep up slowly.
HMM!
**(Explored July 16, 2019 at number 18)
Macro Monday: Patterns in Nature
I found this new shoot of a pine tree on a nature walk in Yosemite National Park. I didn't notice the small inscet until I was processing this image!
Image is about 7 cm (2.75 in.) on the long edge.
Sadly, I found a puddle of downy woodpecker feathers in my yard this morning. Some predator had made a meal of it. I couldn’t resist the chance to study the feathers.