Snail Shell Macro Photos
This blog post features snail shell macro lens black and white photos of exoskeletons, and a short narrative about how I collected the specimens. I found these specimens in my garden and carried them to the studio for closer inspection. I decided to take snail shell macro photos to show off the intricate details of the baby’s exoskeleton. Curated here is a selection of my favourite images.
Have you ever stepped on a snail shell? Unfortunately, I have. Nowadays, when I walk on the pathway alongside my garden I try to be mindful of where I’m stepping. Taking care of the placement of my footsteps so as not to stand on a baby snail. From experience, it is unpleasant to hear the crunching sound of the shell beneath your shoe. Accompanied also by the squishy sensation of the baby snail if it is home. An unhappy and terrible realisation for both the snail and me.
Black and White Photos
Back to the imagery. The black and white photos of the baby snail shells were produced using a macro lens. I used a magnification of 4x for the shell. Primarily, to focus in on the umbilicus and the dorsal. Thereby, showing the whorls and apex of the coiled shell.
If you’ve enjoyed these artworks, similar imagery can be found here: Nature gallery
Artist: © Tahnia Roberts 2020
Category: Photography
Style: Fine art
Subject: Macro snail shell study
Medium: Digital, photo, black and white
Country: Malaysia
