Lustrous

Best viewed large if you have a moment.
Back in December I bought a couple of ammonites from a market stall. I took a shot of the white one and put it in an album :
http://365project.org/dulciknit/on-the-day-extr/2011-12-09

I've been thinking about what to do with the other ammonite, on and off, ever since. It's been plaguing me because the colours are actually bordering on the garish in some lights and I wanted to capture its more subtle look. Inspiration struck recently and today I got the shot of it I wanted. The ammonite (the lustre on it is natural) is sitting inside an abalone shell.

[carol white]

Beautiful shot!The nacre is lovely!!

[SIMMY]

Oh wow really cool shot.

[Corinne]

I have taken the time to view it large and it is a wonderful iridescence !
Those nacres look so precious !

[Jean Tookey]

That looks 'rich ' I too viewed it large. Such beautiful colours.

[Brian Baptie]

Wow!! Wonderfully composed!!

[Jim]

I always thought they were priceless treasures when I was young. Obviously I was right!

[Jen Hudson]

Good thinking, it complements the ammonite perfectly and shows it off well.

[Anita Hoyle]

Beautiful colour and detail.

[Susan Bell]

Well placed. Look good together.