...Who Is The Fairest Conch Of Them All? ;)

© Lori Carlson

...Who Is The Fairest Conch Of Them All? ;)

Uploaded: July 15, 2012

Description


ISO 200 50mm f/5.6 1/1000 sec
I love to capture their eyes, but was fun to get the "snout" in this capture as well.


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Rudi Reiner level-classic July 15, 2012

What a great pic, nice find ! #1474960

Dayna Cain level-classic July 15, 2012

Gorgeous color and reflection. #10230249

Lori Carlson July 15, 2012

Thank you Rudi & Dayna!! These creatures quickly found their way into my photography heart...just can't get enough of those crazy eyes! =)
Thanks again! #10230365

John Connolly July 15, 2012

A fabulous capture with outstanding reflections Lori! Nice work! #10230524

Barbara Waldoch July 16, 2012

Excellent, Lori! #10231240

Michelle Alton July 16, 2012

I never thought about a Conch that wasn't an empty shell. This is WONDRFUL! #10231390

Angie M. Davis July 16, 2012

Love this one, Lori! Love the reflection and colors. #10232595

Lori Carlson July 25, 2012

Thank you soooo much, John, Barbara, Michelle (I have been lovin' enlightening people to all things Conch!) and Angie girl! Appreciate your wonderful comments MUCH!! =) #10244151

Stephen Zacker July 26, 2012

Super perspective and capture of his snout :-) #10244722

Lori Carlson July 27, 2012

=) Thank you, Mr Stephen!! =) #10247036

August 29, 2012

Wow! #10295737

Lori Carlson August 30, 2012

Thank you for the comment & honor, Judges/BP!! It is very exciting!! =)
I am happy people have been enjoying my conch images as much as I have enjoyed having them for a subject! #10299506

Daniella Puente August 30, 2012

Wonderful photo, congrats! #10300296

Diane Dupuis September 01, 2012

wow is right!!! the image is perfect! with the reflection, composition, lighting!!! congrats on a well deserved win!! #10303177

Lori Carlson September 01, 2012

Thank you so much, Daniella & Diane!! Appreciate you sharing with me!! =) #10303204

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 01, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Lori!

jo ann c. #10304086

Angie M. Davis September 01, 2012

Yay!! I knew this was a winner. Way to go Lori!! #10304709

Lori Carlson September 03, 2012

Thank for the congrats, Jo Ann!! And the faith Angie girl!!! =) #10306566

Lydia Williams level-classic September 04, 2012

Wow, great shot, Lori...congratulations! #10308507

Laurence Saliba level-classic September 04, 2012

Congrats Lori, sorry I am so late!! #10308876

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