Shell Appreciation

Shells are nature's works of Art. They are always perfect, always beautiful. I cannot replicate nor outdo nature. Perhaps I could use them as an inspiration to jump-start my dormant creativity.

Sea Shells

Each shell marks a moment in my past. I collected shells because I love the beach. Most of the shells were picked with the bigger and more exotic looking ones given to me by friends and sometimes purchased during holidays in Malaysia. I did not know what to do with them for a long time but now, they could make great photography subjects for photography practice.

Experimenting with camera lens and settings

I have a Canon 400D with a standard and a 200mm zoom lens. I also have a Canon 100mm Macro lens. I did not buy them but since they are at my disposal, I thought I should not let them go to waste. While looking for an object for my practice session, I saw this lovely shell that I used to decorate my book shelves. Shell collecting used to be a hobby of mine and I have boxes of shells stored away somewhere in the house. This shell is the Fasciolaria Trapezium and is found in S.E. Africa and the Pacific. These are shots taken with the standard lens using the Aperture Priority feature.

These were taken using the Canon 100mm Macro lens and using Shutter Priority.