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Munching Snail



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I shot this in the Honolulu Botanical Gardens in 1984 with my Canon A1 using a Tamron 28mm lens with a 2X extender.

I shot this in the Honolulu Botanical Gardens in 1984 with my Canon A1 using a Tamron 28mm lens with a 2X extender.
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BrianBasson PRO+
 
BrianBasson May 30, 2016
This is a seriously good shot.
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you, Brian. Appreciate the feedback. Cheers, David
Witmar
 
Witmar June 03, 2016
great shot!
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you!
jenniehettrick
 
jenniehettrick June 12, 2016
Gorgeous photo. You did a wonderful job!
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you!
beckymccubbins
 
beckymccubbins June 27, 2016
Very nice capture! I really enjoy looking at this! Interesting picture.
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you for your feedback Becky!
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt July 11, 2016
excellent detail capture in this shot.
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Thank you for the kind words.
tpremo
 
tpremo July 12, 2016
That is amazing!
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Thank you!
rudi0911
 
rudi0911 July 18, 2016
WOW - phantastic shot - TOP
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thanks Rudolf for the praise!
wispychrysalis
 
wispychrysalis July 18, 2016
Love the subject matter, love the action, love the composition, love the colors. Beautiful shot!
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you Crystal.
ahmedfouadibraheem
 
ahmedfouadibraheem July 18, 2016
Fantastic.
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Ahmed, Thank you!
santoshpatanaik
 
santoshpatanaik July 18, 2016
Brilliant !
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Thank you, Santos for the praise.
jasbrat1
 
jasbrat1 July 19, 2016
wow ! amazing shot
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Thank you for your feedback!
jennymitchell PRO+
 
jennymitchell July 20, 2016
Amazing shot, great detail, and you've managed to create a strong composition. Nice job!
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you, Jenny for the kind remark and useful feedback.
BrianBasson PRO+
 
BrianBasson July 25, 2016
Came back just to say congrats with being a contest finalist with this shot. Well deserved.
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you, Brian! Hoping to win a new camera someday so I can give my Nikon to my daughter who's just learning the craft. :)
Anon_1234
 
Anon_1234 August 09, 2016
What a great shot! Well done!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Brandon, thank you so much for your kind words!
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melkav August 09, 2016
Awesome!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Your comment is much appreciated!
frenchiepooh
 
frenchiepooh August 09, 2016
sublime details WoW and wow
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Thank you very much!
frankfimbrez
 
frankfimbrez August 09, 2016
Awesome image. Well done.
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Hi Frank, appreciate the nice comments.
Rapid_Shotz_Photography
 
Rapid_Shotz_Photography August 09, 2016
So many beautiful colors, Great work!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Thank you!
bethanyrose_1420
 
bethanyrose_1420 August 09, 2016
wow! the detail in this picture is amazing!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Thank you, Bethany.
SuperPhotos
 
SuperPhotos August 09, 2016
Nicely done!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 09, 2016
Your kind comment is greatly appreciated. ;)
gajet123
 
gajet123 August 10, 2016
Outstanding capture!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 10, 2016
Thank you so much!
jackieday
 
jackieday August 14, 2016
Awesome shot!!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 14, 2016
Jackie, thank you so much for your kindness. Have a great day!
jimfbauty
 
jimfbauty August 21, 2016
WOW... best snail photo I have seen. Beautiful. Is this a "trained" snail?? Our area snails just have beige shells with black stripes going around shell... not as colourful.
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David_Blakley_Photography August 28, 2016
Thanks Jim, it was just an accident after taking several rolls of film that day that this came out the way it did. Thank you for the feedback. Cheers!
crackedegg
 
crackedegg August 27, 2016
Hands down, best snail shot I've seen! Great job!
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David_Blakley_Photography August 28, 2016
Thank you Leonard for the inspirational comment!
Keri
 
Keri September 14, 2016
Devine.
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David_Blakley_Photography September 22, 2016
Thanks Keri, appreciate the nice words!
kavcicm
 
kavcicm September 21, 2016
just woow
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David_Blakley_Photography September 22, 2016
Well, thank you!
Winarto
 
Winarto September 21, 2016
wow...
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David_Blakley_Photography September 22, 2016
Appreciate the "Wow" and your Likes/Awards.
RosaDawn
 
RosaDawn September 25, 2016
Excellent shot especially with the difference in technology... you are seriously talented
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David_Blakley_Photography September 26, 2016
Thank you, your comment made my day!
DigitalCheese
 
DigitalCheese October 05, 2016
Absolutely Wonderful!
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David_Blakley_Photography October 25, 2016
Thank you!
BryanDestin
 
BryanDestin October 20, 2016
wonderful photo! Speechless.
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David_Blakley_Photography October 25, 2016
Thank you, Bryan, you have some excellent photos also.
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots December 01, 2016
Amazing capture! Congrats.
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David_Blakley_Photography December 02, 2016
Thank you JD.
miroslaw
 
miroslaw December 01, 2016
Amazing
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David_Blakley_Photography December 02, 2016
Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.
FredBlundell
 
FredBlundell December 08, 2016
Superb artistry!
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David_Blakley_Photography December 08, 2016
Private reply sent. :)
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 December 08, 2016
Simply wonderful!!!
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David_Blakley_Photography December 08, 2016
Private reply sent. :)
angelabravin PRO
 
angelabravin December 17, 2016
Brilliant, amazing. I've seen this shot time and again as finalist and winner in numerous challenges and contests. It's become one of my favourites
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David_Blakley_Photography December 18, 2016
Thank you so much Angela for all your recent comments, likes, and awards. :)
annahazlewood PRO
 
annahazlewood December 20, 2016
If only I could take photos like yours
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David_Blakley_Photography December 23, 2016
Thank you, Anna, this was old school - SLR (film) camera over 30 years ago. Thank you for your nice comments.
Pjerry
 
Pjerry January 02, 2017
Great job, voted macro
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
David_Blakley_Photography January 12, 2017
Thank you Pjerry for the views/likes and comment. :)
shema PRO
 
shema January 10, 2017
macro at it's finest!
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David_Blakley_Photography January 12, 2017
Sheila, thank you for your vote. Only wished I'd had a digital camera back then. ;)
AsadBaig
 
AsadBaig January 17, 2017
beautiful
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David_Blakley_Photography January 17, 2017
Asad, thank you for the kind remarks!
MIsabel
 
MIsabel January 19, 2017
Wow! this is an incredible shot! I wanted to like/give a Peer Award but I couldn't, it seems that the votes are exhausted... So, I leave my ALL STAR Peer Award here.
You have really amazing photos.
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
David_Blakley_Photography February 03, 2017
Thank you Isabel for your kindness in your comment. :)
Roussou
 
Roussou January 19, 2017
Excellent capture, great job.
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David_Blakley_Photography February 03, 2017
Thanks for stopping by and your time!
VickiHandley123
 
VickiHandley123 January 22, 2017
Absolutely love this! I'm just starting out in macro photography (just bought my first macro lens) and this is exactly the type of shot I want to achieve! Any tips for a newbie?
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David_Blakley_Photography February 03, 2017
Vicki, thank you. Macro work takes a long time to develope. Each photographer has their own style. Go to YouTube and type in Macro Photography. Their may be some tips there. ;)
LogeshKumar
 
LogeshKumar February 02, 2017
nicely framed :)
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David_Blakley_Photography February 03, 2017
Thank you Logesh!
EdithNero
 
EdithNero February 23, 2017
Excellent macro and work ????????
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David_Blakley_Photography March 11, 2017
What question did you have?
Savonije
 
Savonije March 11, 2017
Amazing picture, just everything about it is perfect :-)
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David_Blakley_Photography March 12, 2017
Thank you very much!
Horizonseeker
 
Horizonseeker March 12, 2017
Wow Amazing capture!
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David_Blakley_Photography March 12, 2017
Thank you Francisco for the kind comment.
gloveranna
 
gloveranna March 12, 2017
I am amazed at this shot but then I shouldn't be. You are an excellent photographer! Great job!
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David_Blakley_Photography March 12, 2017
Anna, as always, thank you for your support of my photography in your kind words, likes, and peer awards. :)
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo March 12, 2017
Terrific! Congrats on all your Awards
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David_Blakley_Photography March 13, 2017
Carol, thank you so much!
leislevanvliet
 
leislevanvliet April 04, 2017
Amazing!!
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David_Blakley_Photography April 04, 2017
Thank you Leisle for your great comments, views, and likes!
shema PRO
 
shema May 24, 2017
magnificent! timeless, film or digital, a great shot is a great shot!
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you Sheila. How's life in Washington?
SheenaClark
 
SheenaClark May 25, 2017
This is an amazing shot!
David_Blakley_Photography Platinum
Thank you Sheena - yes I believe it was one of those "right place, right time" moments. ;)
podesta
 
podesta June 04, 2017
Fantastic
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Thank you, Podesta!
Corker
 
Corker July 28, 2017
Great shot, well done for capturing it like that.
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David_Blakley_Photography August 10, 2017
Thank you Corker. I like the photo of the flying dog on your page. Please upload some more photos. Cheers, David
shellandshilo
 
shellandshilo August 20, 2017
Superb
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David_Blakley_Photography September 02, 2017
Thank you Shell and Shilo for your kind remark.
richardsly Premium
 
richardsly October 30, 2017
cool.
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David_Blakley_Photography November 21, 2017
Thank you Richard!
ArberElezi
 
ArberElezi November 13, 2017
Great!
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David_Blakley_Photography November 21, 2017
Arber, appreciate the comments.
shaneschmidt
 
shaneschmidt November 21, 2017
This takes my snail shot and eats it...slowly! :) Amazing photo.
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David_Blakley_Photography November 21, 2017
Shane, interesting comment. Thank you! Appreciate all your words, likes, views. Cheers, David
beckyreding PRO
 
beckyreding December 16, 2017
WOW, WOW, WOW!! AMAZING
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David_Blakley_Photography December 17, 2017
Becky, I am humbled by you taking time to comment with your encouraging words. Thank you!
bindilouwho
 
bindilouwho January 26, 2018
This is an amazing shot. The colours, the detail, those little strings of goo! I can feel how slimy he is and I can feel the texture of the moss. Well done sir, well done!
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David_Blakley_Photography March 11, 2018
Thank you BIndilou, appreciate you stopping by.
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eelcovanroden January 26, 2018
Congratulations on your Challenge Win, fantastic!
andreaev
 
andreaev January 26, 2018
This is incredible
heatherkilloranrees
 
heatherkilloranrees March 01, 2018
This is AMAZING!
Kksgram
 
Kksgram May 19, 2018
What a gret macro...good job,
edwardlrose
 
edwardlrose May 28, 2018
Oh look how pretty you are
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose May 28, 2018
Stunning!
CireTheMagnificent
 
CireTheMagnificent May 28, 2018
Magnificent!
UpuliWi
 
UpuliWi May 31, 2018
OMG
RamyDelariarte
 
RamyDelariarte June 11, 2018
Awesome
oksanaposan
 
oksanaposan June 22, 2018
Wow!
violetdivine
 
violetdivine July 02, 2018
The color and detail in this shot are absolutely stunning! Bravo on the composition, too!
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 July 03, 2018
Awesome capture! Beautiful!
sayram
 
sayram October 18, 2018
like
Tanya333
 
Tanya333 October 28, 2018
Congrats on your win! I would have picked this photo as well. Beautiful composition, creativity and colours. Awesome!
MontyRPennington
 
MontyRPennington October 28, 2018
Congratulations on your award! Just a super image!
monicaflorespruitt
 
monicaflorespruitt November 17, 2018
Exceptional image!
SteBil30 Platinum
 
SteBil30 December 22, 2018
YOu'll got mad skills David, this is sooo sharp!
Jessie-pix
 
Jessie-pix April 21, 2019
Wow!!!
larryhevrin
 
larryhevrin August 22, 2019
Beautiful
Happy_Hippy
 
Happy_Hippy October 22, 2019
great shot
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dabtech January 28, 2020
Wow nice
canadiansavage9
 
canadiansavage9 March 06, 2020
Amazing capture. The detail is fabulous.
kristenfelzscofield
 
kristenfelzscofield March 07, 2020
incredible shot
Eleonoracare
 
Eleonoracare March 09, 2020
Bellissima , che bei colori !!
carmenogaza_7797
 
carmenogaza_7797 March 20, 2020
fine
EdithNero
 
EdithNero April 23, 2020
Wonderful!
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neillatham February 07, 2021
fantastic shot
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Sniperspawk9 October 17, 2021
Beautifully done!
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EternalMoments13 November 26, 2021
wow!
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Supernat21 August 30, 2022
Oh wow
lindaarcher
 
lindaarcher September 23, 2022
Congratulations on your win! Absolutely exceptional!
billdoll
 
billdoll September 23, 2022
Awesome
colincoleman PRO+
 
colincoleman September 23, 2022
Great image and congratulations on your award.
The Canon A1 was and still is a great camera
bretthondow
 
bretthondow September 23, 2022
Congrats on the win, I love the light across the shell.
trinitydaves
 
trinitydaves September 26, 2022
There's too much to love and be impressed, amazed by here. Astonishing art.
debbiespeed Ultimate
 
debbiespeed November 14, 2022
Fabulous macro!!! I absolutely love this picture!!!
zbigwo
 
zbigwo June 07, 2023
Great shot! Greetings from PL 🙌
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Behind The Lens

Location

I shot this in the Honolulu Botanical Gardens in 1984.

Time

Late morning probably around 11:00am

Lighting

The lighting was totally natural (sunlight). My Canon did not have a flash attachment so I taught myself on photography with existing light. You can see the paved (cement) pathway blurred in the background.

Equipment

Canon A1 Single-Lens-Reflex (SLR) camera with a Tamron 28mm wide-angle lens plus 2X extender. Of course I used a tripod, but my little friend barely moved so I probably could have photographed him without it.

Inspiration

I've always loved macro shots and was looking for something small and alive to photograph that day.

Editing

No, because back in 1984 there was no Photo enhancement software or ways to enhance except by lowering or boosting the ISO on your camera. "Munching Snail" was a raw shot that was processed at the Base Exchange store.

In my camera bag

Nikon D5100 with 2 Nikkor lenses: A-S Nikkor 18-55mm and A-S Nikkor 55-300. I also have a Vivatar Macro Kit and various filters plus a cheap Nikon Bag and Tripod.

Feedback

Sorry, but I have no advice because this was captured on film, but a good Vivatar Macro Kit would probably help and A LOT of patience. :)

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