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This photo is a good symbol for my personal philosophy. I don't think that one place, country or whatever is per se better than the other, every medal has two sides
This small octopus quickly went from red to white indicating fear and/or stress, but they stuck to their guns and rely on the safety of the shell they found.
This remarkable Giant Tree Snail was photographed during my visit to Sinharaja Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity. The snail's vibrant shell and slow, deliberate movements are just a few examples of the extraordinary wildlife that calls this tropical rainforest home. Sinharaja is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering an unforgettable experience for those interested in observing unique species in their natural habitat.
I covered this romantic two story wooden birds' house with lots of springtimy flowers and swirls shaped out of glass tiles, glass gems, mosaic glass, mille fiori, ladybirds, glass beads, wax beads, metal beads, other beads, glass nuggets, pebbles, a snailshell, fimo swirls, hearts, flowers and tempered glass. Its grouted in green and dark red and all edges and under the eves are painted either green or red. It stands 16 inches tall.
This is my entry for the PieceMakers' new challenge "Functional Mosaics" - here's the link for voting on your favourite entry: piecemakersmosaics.blogspot.ch/
Small snail shell caught some nice afternoon light. Got up close with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra for a fun little macro shot. Not too shabby!
So, one of the best/most interesting things I've seen on Springwatch this year is the Osmia building her nest in a snail shell clip. Something I witnessed myself a couple of years ago... And something I had been wanting to see for ages. The Two-coloured mason-bee, Osmia bicolor, in action is a rare sight to catch indeed. This is the closest I've got to date.
Anyway, this is a shot from back then ... laying the thatch that goes over the top of the shell... This was on a 60° slope and near impossible to stand steady, much slipping and sliding. It would have been great to get some footage, maybe a job for another day.
If you missed it on Springwatch: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0cb1437
I found a video on YouTube that shows the process too.
First photo from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra! A little snail shell on top of the sandy dirt near our home. Light edit to the photo.