I was headed out of the park, done for the morning and about to return my camera to my bag, when I spotted this snail on the stone path. I couldn't resist shooting it because, ever since my first and last snail shot in May (which was a total disaster), I'd wanted to try again.
This time, I'm happy with my shots. So much so that, you might get another one tomorrow. XD
Did you know that the eyes of land snails are on the ends of their upper tentacles? They are primitive eyes that detect only light and shadow.
Speaking of light and shadow, I wonder, are you a day person or a night person? I'm a night owl. I feel more alive at night than I do in the daytime. It's cooler and quieter, and I like being awake while everyone else is asleep. 8D
Did you know they have little teeth on their tongues to scrape off bits of plant? They eat a huge portion of my garden but after growing up in desert I still find them amazing. My son will have a banana slug as his college mascot. Same critter almost but with the shell under the skin.
Oh, this is so good! Love your approach!
Love to be awake when others are asleep, but love also the warmth of days and freshness of mornings. Mostly a night person since childhood though...
Love the texture of the ground and the snail. The crop is fantastic.
Both me & the OH are night-owls. On holiday we have to make a conscious effort not to go completely nocturnal. ;)
Great pov and composition. love the colors of the snail and road.
My bedtime/sleeping time is from 01.30/ two o`clock till I wake up .Sometimes 7 sometimes 10 o`clock
Love this perspective for the snail, great minimal capture Livia! ANd I'm an early morning girl...up at 4:30am. So quiet and peaceful then and I feel like I've got the whole world to myself for a few hours :-)
Cool composition showing the long way the snail has to go ... äh slide. I love that the colour of the snail and of the way are in a similar range. This let one focus more on the texture.
Cool snail shot! I like the sense of anticipation as he starts moving into the shot :)
I'm a morning person - I love the expectation and promise of a new day at sunrise :)
Love both day and night - especially in summer. Lovely shot and nicely composed. Interesting info about land snails - didn't know that bit about the eyes. I hate them in my garden, they eat almost green thing that appears.
Awesome composition, tones and detail. I can't remember the last time I saw a snail. As for day and night....most definitely night. Ever since I was small. There's a beauty that few appreciate.
Love your shot....the tones, the crop, etc. .So clever and very interesting information. I'm an early morning person (like 4:30 to 6) but I love the first part of the evening when I chill out, relax and read or watch a good movie from one of my DVD collections....currently Mad Men! Pajama Days are fun, too.
I love him just making his way into shot :o) Superb detail. Personally I'm a morning person. It's currently 10.45pm and usually I've turned into a pumpkin by about 9.30pm but I'm having to stay up to do all my commenting...xx
Gorgeous capture Livia - beautiful composition - fav - I'm almost entirely nocturnal - I work nights and don't usually change back to daytime for days off.
A great, big, full-of-space and easy-does-it "THANK YOU!" to everyone for taking the time to stop by! And thank you for letting me know if you're a day or night person. It's fun to read everyone's response. 8)
I had a blast shooting this snail. I really liked how it was moving slowly across this stone path, which has beautiful textures. Again, thank you! Please know that I am grateful for your support and encouragement.
Hey, a bit late but this is stunning, the focus the tones, the pace, just a fav all in all. I am a night own. I do not start functioning until 12 pm, start getting my crazy ideas around midnight :)
This is freakin' awesome! I love your composition! I'm a night owl also! Even if I feel dead tired late arvo, I always get past that and then feel so awake! Fav on your snail :)
Another great shot Livia. I'm a night owl, I often work thru' the night if I can' sleep. I deal with the Far East in my main business so it sometimes makes sense to.
I do not really like snails, but this picture is awesome in every way. I particularly love the composition as it really sums up a "snail's pace". As for the day/night question. I'm more productive during the day. I've always said I'm an afternoon kind of person. I'm not up at the crack of dawn. It takes awhile for me to get rolling. But I'm fairly on the go just a bit before noon and all the way to the close of the day. But every once in a while I do enjoy the stillness of the night when everyone else is asleep and it's just me putzing around the house.
@claireuk "Regular"!? BWAAHAHAHA. Nope. You're such an optimist, Claire! Anyway, I'm on Jumping Spiders Week, and I'm happy to be under the radar again, because spider shots are never popular. I don't care, because I love my little jumpers! Can't get enough of them. 8D
Morning, sorry it 8:30 ish here; on my morning news this morning they were telling us that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were going to Singapore today; they are starting a tour of Asia for the Queens Jubilee. For the story one of the reporters was in the park where you shoot the supertrees, wonder if they are going to visit there? You may see them, or run in oppositer direction due to crowds;0)
@claireuk Yes, they are scheduled to visit the Botanic Gardens (to be presented with the orchids that are named after them) today as well as the Gardens by the Bay tomorrow. I'm avoiding the place. I'm sure security will be tight. If you like to see them, there are already photographs of William and Kate at the Botanic Gardens: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/will-and-kate-in-singapore-slideshow/ They are such a beautiful couple! 8)
@myautofocuslife Wow, fabulous shots thank you so much for that link. There are indeed a gorgeous couple. I would go in the opposite direction to, too many people, too crowded for me. Thanks again for the link:0)
posted September 11th, 2012
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I like being awake when everyone is asleep also. :)
Love to be awake when others are asleep, but love also the warmth of days and freshness of mornings. Mostly a night person since childhood though...
Both me & the OH are night-owls. On holiday we have to make a conscious effort not to go completely nocturnal. ;)
My bedtime/sleeping time is from 01.30/ two o`clock till I wake up .Sometimes 7 sometimes 10 o`clock
I'm a morning person - I love the expectation and promise of a new day at sunrise :)
I had a blast shooting this snail. I really liked how it was moving slowly across this stone path, which has beautiful textures. Again, thank you! Please know that I am grateful for your support and encouragement.
78 shots to go!