“Diversions, distractions and delightful detours,” are this weeks theme for “Ooh Shiny”.
We can but just marvel at the perfection of seashell design 520 million years in the making!
Seashells
Nature on the Edge
Wildlife photography along the urban edge
Nature on the Edge 
Lovely pictures. I especially like the third shell and the sea urchin.
Thanks! It’s the topside of an abalone š
Ah. Thank you. I don’t think I’ve seen one before.
Lovely shots š
Thanks Sue.
I agree with you on your choice, walking along a beach with shells makes me flit from one to another in delight. Nature is the ultimate artist.
Thanks Sue; isn’t it remarkable that there is such variety in the species and the treasure of discovery beachcombing š
Fascinating and beautiful photos.
Thanks for you comments / fascinating they are! Such perfection in design and variety.
i have always loved seashells. your photos are amazing –
Aren’t they perfection of design? Many based on the Fibonacci spiral.
What a collection, Liz!
Momentos from years past and going back to travel days living in different places :).
Your first picture reminds me of youthful holidays spent at Southbroom in KZN. Then the beaches were awash with shells – such magical creations for an inlander – that I enjoyed picking through. My grandparents were strict about us ‘only taking a few’ home with us ‘so that others can also enjoy their beauty’. Alas, such shell-strewn beaches are no longer common. Your photographs are a joy to look at.
Sadly and no longer the spread of species. Jeffrey’s Bay was The place for shells way back in the day. Childhood memories so sweet – I remember the cowries and Plett for pansy shells but taught never to take the live specimen.
beautiful…….
Thanks for visiting Sudhir.
Wonderful study, Liz!
Aren’t they a marvel in functional and aesthetic design š
Sacred geometry perfectly illustrated.
A pretty collage Liz.
Thanks Jude. Treasures from the sea.
Indeed.
Fabulous captures Liz – and perfect for the week. That first shot is amazing – where on earth were so many shells present??
Thanks Tina. I dipped into my files for this one – was amazed and perturbed as well to see the quantity. This was on St Bart’s (Caribbean) and am guessing this was the result of natural causes – storm / hurricane? It was some months after ‘Left-handed Lennie’ snuck up the leeward side of the Windward and Leeward islands chain.
Great collection of shots!
Liz- the collection of shells is beautiful… a terrific choice for this Challenge!
I’ve been away from blogging for a while -and- what a wonderful treat to visit your blog. It’s “Shiny!!!” Love the look and the success you are enjoying.
~Jane
Thanks Jane. Though life runs at a pace and so wish I had more time to devote to blogging!
Amazing post. Love the shells!!! I’m still new at this blog thing. How did you get yours to do so well? You have so many followers and people interacting with your post.
Hi Sunshine, thanks for your comments on the shells. It’s taken time and persistence to build up a following. Also had a slow start and then interest in my blog picked up when I started reading and interacting with other fellow bloggers – particularly in my field of interests – nature and photography. It also helps to join a community like the WordPress Postaday challenges. Linking to Facebook and Twitter also drives a following. Look at the SEO – search engine optimisation aspect as well. My lucky break came through a post that went viral on Facebook – through SEO tagging. Stick with it though your blog posts are engaging -informative and the photography excellent. The posts and photography on Kileuea and the lava flows are extraordinary!! Keep the posts coming!