Nautilus

The chambered or pearly nautilus is a member of the cephalopod class of the mollusks. The nautilus is a "living fossil" whose close relatives date back 100's of millions of years into geologic history. The two living species of Nautilus live at great depths (~600 meters) within fore-reef habitats of the Indian and Pacific oceans. This one, sawed in half to show its chambers (used for regulating density), is from the waters of the Philippines.

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Wild*Dreams says:

i have never seen something like this. amazing!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

TaMavis says:

Interesting.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Flipped Out says:

Thanks, I just joined flickr ... and the welcome is just wonderful.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

Just a magic mandala! Intoxicatingly done!

Please,
consider adding it to a a "Guten Tag"-pool!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Flipped Out says:

Thank you all, I am humbled. Dr. T: I will, thanks for the heads up (but it doesn't have 10 favorites yet).
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorene (gurlangel16) says:

I love the pattern and DOF. Beautifully done
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lekke says:

Gorgeous!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Linda B (Wine Diva) says:

This is simply gorgeous!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

Exactly! Thank You! You are very welcome!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Elena.A. says:

Amazing! Perfect DOF
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Iryna (IIa K) says:

very cool photo and interesting description!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

getthebubbles says:

beautiful!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fotoFANATIK says:

this is fantastic!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pixe_annie (Still off & on) says:

Awesome!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Artista says:

Fantastic - colors, shape, angle, cut....great job. Admin. Fav.http://www.flickr.com/groups/closer_and_c loser/pool/
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cyost (in and out, mostly out) says:

wow, awesome, instant fav
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

amazing colors and design. I've always loved and been fascinated by spirals and the nautilus. This is an exceptional photo!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cybersooz says:

Incredible shot! I love the depth of field and the contrasts of the blue and pinkish/peachy colors... fabulous!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

decor8 says:

I love the coral and teal - looks like the perfect color combination to design a room around...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

canyonlights.com says:

Lovely photo.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

we_only_dream_in_infrared says:

Talk about flipping out OMG! this picture is exquisite ... :D oh and each turn or spiral is called a WHORL :D
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

a marvel in color and composition.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

stellefilanti says:

marvellous pic!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Geoff says:

Perfection!
Fav!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Colour says:

Beautifully lit. The limited depth of field is very effective.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

!Shot by Scott! says:

love it
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim AIlen says:

love the coloure a lot, and the depth is wonderful, works really well from this side of the monitor.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

RollerFabi says:

It's marvelous!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mjmourik says:

This is beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

vera_bing says:

incredible colourful and magic shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Eclectic Oddities says:

I am constantly amazed at the art found in natural objects. You captured this perfectly! Kudos to you, and your wonderful "eye".
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatha says:

Thank you for posting this outstanding shot in the Interestingness pool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

twdl_dee says:

Pearly heaven.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ayine-i Cihan says:

interesting photo
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

yo dito! you rock or disco? says:

Perfect!CommentsCommentsComments
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ray (rayphua) says:

Wow, amazing subject. Nice work.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

head off elephant [deleted] says:

nice macro of a good colourful subject
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ian says:

Magnificent!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Hoot Owl says:

Absolutely gorgeous. 1-2-3 faves
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mountainhiker says:

Wow! Beautiful geometry.

1-2-3 Faves
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Excellent!!

123f
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jake & Cat says:

wow!
123 faves
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Mexxi says:

Outstanding pattern and closeup!
123faves
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

pablobuenrico says:

this is fantastic: the colors, framing depth of field... great work.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabine says:

Beautiful macro - wonderful colors and DOF.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

finistere says:

Truely great. A favourite, indeed.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mark(s)elliott says:

Wonderful shot - Fibonacci would be proud~
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefan Elf says:

Amazing! Absolutely gorgeous.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

macropoulos says:

Wonderful photo with lovely colors!
Thanks for the info, too!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

unmirasol says:

Great framing. Wonderful colors. Nature is truely amazing.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiziana Hetherington says:

Wonderful
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

bıtzı says:

well, just to show how much i like this shot i blogged it here:

Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

tygerlyl says:

Wow, this is really amazing!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

jomarifoto says:

great photo showing intricate detail... nice work!

seen in:

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tonggsurfer - James McIntosh says:

wonderful!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jovienaval says:

awesome whirlwind effects for this bro ;-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

stephenbuchan says:

Perfect DOF and great colour combination.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Irfan Intekhab says:

awesome m8 simple and sweet
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

RowdyReptile says:

Beautiful colors, patterns, focus, etc. Well done!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MACCoutinho [deleted] says:

Trancey!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirpernicus says:

Cool colors, great macro!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Eye Candy!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

melcir.meri says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

* Blue * Moon *** says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Coolest of The Coolest Damn Cool Photographers in the World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

this is absolutely magic!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Flipped Out says:

Blue Moon: I can't see the group, it says private.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

LarysaS says:

A great image, much admired by -- LarysaS --,
a "FIRST - THE EARTH!" member.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bryanilona says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeanette's Ozpix says:

Spectacular!!

This is such a heart-warming and beautiful image!! -- You have been awarded the
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Flipped Out says:

Thank you all .. this has legs!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Donna62 says:

A great image, much admired by Donna62 --,
a "FIRST - THE EARTH!" moderator - www.flickr.com/groups/first-the-earth/
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

jomarifoto says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I Love This Pic...!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Celina =) says:

Beautiful!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Dans L'amour [deleted] says:

that looks so cool and perfect!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

alien_scream says:

wow!!!! GANDA!!!!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mauricioandre00 says:

excelente fotografia
Mauricio
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jkrlos36 says:

Great macro and beautiful color..!
I saw this in the 300+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

azarius says:

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Flipped Out says:

Thank you all!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

alemdag says:

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

angelorachael says:

Nice Shot!
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Sprockette. says:

beautiful picture
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

m4mquest says:

exceptional!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

wagner campelo says:

Wonderful colors and details!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wow! This is Quality!
You have a special talent...

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thanks for sharing this marvel of nature, a really beautiful image
Wow! This is Quality!
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yushimoto_02 [christian] says:

Such a beauty! Fantastic!
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My compliments on your beautiful image!!

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loswl says:

Beautiful colors, Beautiful capture!!

Congratulations this Photo is being featured in on INSPIKS .com

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