Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Early Good Friday morning we wandered Balnarring Beach on the Mornington Peninsula.
There we found this beautifull patterned shell, with a very much alive sea creature inside.
You can just see a little of him peeping out on the right.
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Camera Critters #53
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Living whorls of shells
Secret caverns of the sea
Space for just one life
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15 comments:
That is a beautiful patterned shell. And I can see a wee bitof the living sea creature.
Monica
I'm a shelling enthusiast, but only if they are empty. Some of them are stunningly beautiful.
Happy Critturday!
Tink *~*~*
Critters on the Castle: Kaa
The patterns on the shell are wonderful..
We lived about a 10 minute walk from the beach, when I was living back home in New Zealand. One of my favourite things was t look for inteesting shells. I really miss it..
profound haiku lovely shell life Sandy
Gemma, that's a beautiful shell.
Love the shell and your haiku. Beautiful!
The shell does have a very intriguing pattern on it and such a delightful piece of prose to go with it!
It has a unique pattern...I am looking forwrd to meeting new snails this year! :)
That is a beautiful life shell!
absolutely gorgeous..
Not your usual critter, but a unique beauty
Looks like you stumbled upon a shy critter - it's cool how you can just make out part of him.
Happy Easter!!
One of nature's priceless treasures, the seashell. This one is beautiful and I enlarged it so saw the sea-creature peeking out. Super photo and always enjoy your great heiku's.
what a unique entry. happy easter!
How wonderful to find something full of life on Good Friday! Great post.
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