Today’s shot has to be one of the speediest I’ve ever taken. I had exactly half an hour between getting back from school and starting teaching again, immediately followed by a long drive to Kent for some work this evening. A couple of weeks ago my Mum dropped some seashells in for me to photograph so I knew one of these would be perfect for today’s detail theme. In the space of about five minutes I quickly fired off 15 shots hand held (no time for tripods!), filtered one out and processed it in Lightroom. From firing the first frame to posting it here (including composing this text) has taken about 10 minutes! I hope normal service will resume tomorrow with a slightly more leisurely approach!

Looks fantastic. Lynda · 2010-05-26: 11:38

I like the effect of the extremely shallow focus davids · 2010-05-26: 13:03

very nice effect. MoMac · 2010-05-26: 16:04

What a great macro, Helen! And I'm glad you did it in b/w - seems to give it MORE detail! Looks like you could go inside and travel forever... djnana · 2010-05-26: 19:14

Great macro post again! ????? · 2010-05-27: 05:36

Beautiful! ;) Ratcher · 2010-05-27: 08:42

great job! Eiram · 2010-05-27: 08:55

superb for the theme! tomie · 2010-05-27: 11:55

Wonderful! It does focus you in on all the little details. kellybee322 · 2010-05-27: 11:56

I can't believe you got this great shot and posted it in just 10 minutes! It's beautifully composed. It took me a few moments to figure out what is was, and I liked that :) tracyseeger · 2010-05-27: 12:54

Wow! Beautiful! Kanya · 2010-05-27: 16:08

how lovely! ????? · 2010-05-27: 17:16

LOL, there is speed dating and now speed photographing..., well done! Wasichseh · 2010-05-27: 17:47

Lovely macro shot Helen. ????? · 2010-05-27: 21:17

great choice to do this in B&W I like it slowpete · 2010-05-28: 01:49

excellent detail and choice of tones urmysunshine · 2010-05-28: 09:21

Lovely macro and shallow effect. ????? · 2010-05-28: 11:49

Beautiful!! Ryana · 2010-06-01: 03:36

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