Moon Snail is a photograph by Shirley Sirois which was uploaded on March 2nd, 2014.
Title
Moon Snail
Artist
Shirley Sirois
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Euspira lewisii: Lewis's Moon Snail
This snail lives on the Pacific Coast from Mexico all the way to Vancouver Island. It's shell is approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter and when the soft body is fully expanded, it is several times larger than the shell. The snail cannot stay in it's shell for long periods of time because it cannot breathe. These snails have a foot that when full expanded, can measure 12 inches, and is very effective for moving and grasping. Their life expectancy is estimated to be several years.
Uploaded
March 2nd, 2014
Comments (61)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fabulous capture of this magnificent snail, Shirley!!! Beautiful colors and imaginative moonscape setting in this wonderful composition! L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture and special effects, Shirley!!! Fabulous colors and special effects in this wonderful composition! L/F
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
We welcome this gorgeous image to The 200 Club, a "rising star" group. It is my pleasure to feature work like this. Congratulations on your well-deserved features and hundreds of views.
Shirley Sirois replied:
Barbie, thank you for commenting and I appreciate the feature in : The 200 Club.
Deb Halloran
Shirley, I love your shell series..they are all so beautiful. Superb colors and light..simply gorgeous. Nicely done v/l
Belinda Low
Love your shell series Shirley! They are so well captured - the colors are delicately intertwined! f/v
Shirley Sirois replied:
I have a weakness for seashells and it pleases me so much to hear comments on these images. Thank you, Belinda.
Dee Browning
I really like these images the half submerged in water snail, the colors make a very pretty image.
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