I'm Coming As Fast As I Can! by myautofocuslife

I'm Coming As Fast As I Can!

Slow isn't always a bad thing, is it?

Eating your favorite dessert slowly to savor it; exchanging soft and slow kisses with your beloved in the dark; walking slowly in the morning sunshine to enjoy its warm touch; laying in the shade of a tree to watch the clouds sail slowly across the blue sky; soaking slowly in a hot bath after a long day in the office.

So how about taking a long, slow look at the large version? 8D

Trivia: The fastest moving land snail, the common garden snail, has a speed of 0.03 mph (0.05 kph).
Great close up and pov
September 2nd, 2012  
Jo
I like going slow majority of the time.

Trivia: snails do not survive going through the dishwasher. This was proven today.
September 2nd, 2012  
Jen
great composition, colour and detail
September 2nd, 2012  
Love this title and capture! Wonderful! Fav!
September 2nd, 2012  
Bob
Neat closeup!
September 2nd, 2012  
Title and capture are perfect :-)
September 2nd, 2012  
Haha so cute! Great details and composition.
September 2nd, 2012  
Wonderful pov! Fantastic detail. I can just imagine you down on the ground getting this shot.
September 2nd, 2012  
Another fabulous shot great macro Livia.
September 2nd, 2012  
excellent,love a good snail shot.
September 2nd, 2012  
he's moves a fair distance since yesterday .................now i have 2 questions for you . No.1 ...... where is he heading ..No.2 will he be there before you finish your 365 project ?
September 2nd, 2012  
What a great find and nice focus! Yes, the simple things in life need to be savored slowly. I'm with ya, Livia!
September 2nd, 2012  
FABULOUS FAV!!!!! Extraordinary shot especially viewed large. You are sooooo right on taking it slow and I love all your examples ;-)
September 2nd, 2012  
What a fabulous shot, excellent focus; your story telling is fabulous and I did indeed view large:0)
September 2nd, 2012  
Wow - amazing capture, stunning detail!
September 2nd, 2012  
Lovley pov
September 2nd, 2012  
beautiful shot, excellent focus
September 2nd, 2012  
Wonderful..took the time to view large....awesome! Love your narrative.
September 2nd, 2012  
eva
Gorgeous!!
September 2nd, 2012  
FaV
September 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful focus and composition!
September 2nd, 2012  
Love the DoF with his shell bokeh!

@jlhopgood That's a top fact! I can also verify that common garden snails exceed 0.03 mph when I find them on the bird feeder. ;)
September 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful, everything feels just right-color, composition, love how sharp it is and last but not least - great words, you come up with stories that everybody can relate to and be touched by.
September 2nd, 2012  
Slow is also good for a subject you're trying to get a good shot of. Another great capture of this little guy.
September 2nd, 2012  
Amazing detail in the large view. Wonderful composition and I'm becoming an expert in slow.
September 2nd, 2012  
Awesome! I wonder how many people really get to see these buggers up close?
September 2nd, 2012  
Wow. Very cool creature!
September 2nd, 2012  
cool and informative
September 2nd, 2012  
Love the soft tones and the composition of the image :-)
September 2nd, 2012  
Great shot
September 2nd, 2012  
Jo
@humphreyhippo Or they're givien flying lessons over the garden fence
September 2nd, 2012  
Nia
Everybody should take a deep breath and slow down. I think the world we live in is in such a rush to get to tomorrow that they don't enjoy today. We could learn a lot from the snail and his 0.03 mph maximum speed.
September 2nd, 2012  
if you in a hurry , Give it a set of wheels.
love the pic and you quote of slow.
September 2nd, 2012  
Great macro! Love the composition and the tones . Great use of DOF.
September 2nd, 2012  
I agree, it would be nice to work at a snails pace and not feel like there would not be any penalty. I wonder what the stress levels of a snail are? Great pic Livia and good use of dof
September 2nd, 2012  
slow is cool. excellent shot.
September 2nd, 2012  
well done!! keep moving and don't stop!
September 2nd, 2012  
Nice one. Great shot. Lovely.
September 2nd, 2012  
Love it!
September 2nd, 2012  
I took a long slow look and must say: amazing detail and I really like the colours.
September 2nd, 2012  
Great focus
September 2nd, 2012  
Love it!! A fav!
September 2nd, 2012  
So cool! Large is even better!!! Great capture of this slow moving friend!
September 2nd, 2012  
Brilliant! The detail is amazing xx
September 2nd, 2012  
Great nature shot -
September 2nd, 2012  
Amazing detail Livia and love the tones and textures :-)
September 2nd, 2012  
Haha he will eventually get where he is going...... look out plants.
September 2nd, 2012  
They really are strange creatures arent they?
September 2nd, 2012  
Great capture, Disha, nice details, focus and composition.
September 3rd, 2012  
Great macro; you can even make a snail look beautiful.
September 3rd, 2012  
Nice macro. Slow is good when you're focusing!
September 3rd, 2012  
What a grand picture + a fascinating fact! You spoil us! Thx!
September 3rd, 2012  
He doese seem to be making good time since yesterdays posting
September 3rd, 2012  
Wonderful macro! Love the commentary - you took we right to the magnifying glass -- who could possibly resist!!
September 3rd, 2012  
Wonderful detail!
September 3rd, 2012  
Fantastic detail. He almost looks cute ;O)
September 3rd, 2012  
Great shot!
September 3rd, 2012  
There are snails considered to be "fast moving"?? ¦) Great shot!
September 3rd, 2012  
Love this perspective too!
September 3rd, 2012  
ahhh...yes to all of those slow savor the moment things...and this is a great shot! the pov is so nice!
September 3rd, 2012  
Another great macro!
September 3rd, 2012  
another fabulous macro shot.
September 3rd, 2012  
I looked at the magnified version and enjoyed the detail. We do need to be reminded to slow down. Seems like we are always rushing.
September 3rd, 2012  
Great capture and fabulous dof - Love the clarity and detail.
September 3rd, 2012  
so slimy and wrinkly, great capture!
September 3rd, 2012  
You are turning there into masterpieces. I really really love the textures in this.
September 3rd, 2012  
Instant fav... a real pop-out, wow shot.
September 3rd, 2012  
Fabulous perspective
September 3rd, 2012  
amazing details! wonderfully captured!
September 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful! Love the composition and warm tones, your words made me smile and relax, thanks!
September 3rd, 2012  
Brilliant snail shot - nice focus and detail! Good job you weren't trying to keep up with one of those speedy land snails - you'd have had your work cut out for you! :P
September 3rd, 2012  
Lovely shot Livia
September 3rd, 2012  
I love the vibrant colours of this guy. I always think of snails being grey and sort of dead coloured, but he's warm and gay!
September 3rd, 2012  
Instant Fav Livia! This is just an awesome Macro and i love your pov and your story! Slow is o.k. unless you are on line in the womens restroom!!! ...lol! :)
September 3rd, 2012  
I agree fully and great shot as well!!
September 3rd, 2012  
Awesome shot, and as always I have enjoyed your commentary :)
September 3rd, 2012  
Awesome shot - you made me think spiders are cute and now it starts with snails :-D.
September 3rd, 2012  
A snails pace
September 3rd, 2012  
Instant fav Livia. Love the DOF, focus and composition. Awesome shot!
September 3rd, 2012  
Mel
the magnified version is impressive!! fab shot :)

@jlhopgood LOL!! great snail trivia :)
September 3rd, 2012  
Lin
perfect DOF.
September 3rd, 2012  
Love it. Snails are cool
September 3rd, 2012  
Rob
Awesome details! Nicely composed!
September 3rd, 2012  
That will be a long time then, Livia. I don't like snails they eat my plants.
September 3rd, 2012  
wow, great detail & composition!
September 3rd, 2012  
Super cool detail!
September 3rd, 2012  
brilliant macro detail!
September 3rd, 2012  
very cool shot...and thanks for the trivia about the eyes on top of the antenna!!!!
September 3rd, 2012  
Awesome tones and textures! I am a bit of a slow and savour the moment kind of person, even though I wish I was able to just get on with it sometimes!
September 3rd, 2012  
Wonderful POV! Great slow subject!!
September 3rd, 2012  
Really glad I took the time to check this out large :) Great macro - love this shot and your message. That's today's plan, taking it slow :)
September 3rd, 2012  
Another great shot, fab viewed large =)
September 3rd, 2012  
This is great Livia.
September 3rd, 2012  
Wonderful photo!
September 3rd, 2012  
Super macro capture. Love the detail and DOF!
September 3rd, 2012  
Great snail eye view shot!
September 3rd, 2012  
Fantastic detail Livia, great pov too - though I wish that there were a lot less of them in my garden!
September 3rd, 2012  
Love the textures on that thing! Great focus!
September 3rd, 2012  
Wow he looks like an alien
September 3rd, 2012  
Great capture. Incredible detail, lighting and color. Love your narrative. Beautiful.
September 4th, 2012  
Awww!!! I love your title!!! That is so amazing!!!
September 4th, 2012  
Snail macros are always so fun to look at! Love it.
September 4th, 2012  
Amazing. You must have the steadiest hands in the world. Incredible focus.
September 4th, 2012  
Great shot! I love the tones and composition!
September 4th, 2012  
Wonderful shot, love the pov, detail and composition....well done =)
September 4th, 2012  
Fabulous!!
September 4th, 2012  
Che carina *_*e mi piace anche la didascalia!
September 4th, 2012  
September 4th, 2012  
Great shot ...love the pov ...also agree with your words!!
September 4th, 2012  
A great, big, fast and furious "THANK YOU!" to everyone! I had a great time reading your comments. Thank you so much for taking the time!

77 shots to go!
September 4th, 2012  
Brilliant comp, Livia. Fav.
September 4th, 2012  
beautiful focus and shot!! love your composition!
September 4th, 2012  
Love the title, gorgeous shot
September 5th, 2012  
So alien like. Great shot.
September 5th, 2012  
I like how the snail is entering the picture. Good movement capture!
September 5th, 2012  
Cool shot and great caption. Well done.
September 6th, 2012  
Beautiful pic and words to go with it! :0)
September 8th, 2012  
Pam
Your macros are amazing! Love the composition and focus here!!
September 8th, 2012  
So clear and crisp! Great close up! I'm faving this one!
September 12th, 2012  
Nice Capture!! They may be slow but they elude my lens and are always blurry. I admire this shot!
September 16th, 2012  
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