Flamingo Tongue Snail in Profile

These snails are so pretty. All of the color, however, is in their mantle. So when you find a dead one, they just look like ugly white shells. Here's a nice profile taken of one using 105mm macro. Curacao, Netherland Antilles.

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Vaultboy says:

Awesome color. This close it barely looks real.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

McNeney says:

Wow. Your underwater shots are all so beautiful. It really is a whole 'nother world. This one's my favourite; it's not as bright and flashy as some of the others but the patterns and textures are just incredible.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

laszlo-photo says:

That's so kind of you McNeney. ...especially after I made that bad joke about bony knees. This is one of my personal favorites too. The large version of this shot is currently the background on my computer screen at work.

I think that you are a very talented photographer and I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. Cheers!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Kelpman says:

Fantastic shot. I love all of the cowrie family, but this is very special. Your shots stand out among the others. I look forward to seeing more.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

laszlo-photo says:

I humbly blush at your praise Kelpman. I think there are many great U/W photographers on flickr and I am hoping to, one day, attain their level of expertise.

And since I'm too cheap to spring for a 'pro' account, I must wait until April to upload more photos (I used up my March allowance). I have several more very nice frames of the flamingo tongue snail that I plan to post soon...

Thanks for your kind words!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

bsmith4815 says:

unreal! great shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jamesbarnes says:

Very luminescent and warm. Nice shot of an interesting subject.
Score 10/13 (from the Judgment Day group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Foto Blitz Color says:

Lovely shot -- great detail. There's just a bit of distortion from the aquarium glass.

Score 10/13 (from the Judgment Day group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetangel05 says:

The detail is exceptional! Score 11/13 (from the Judgment Day group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ron Wilson says:

Score _11_/13 (from the Judgment Day group)

Never saw one before. Beautiful colours. Well done. Regards Ron.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Trixta Photography says:

Fantastic colurs and nice effect with the snil in the background out of focus but positioned well in the image. Justr a slight loss of detail through the glass. Well done

Score 11/13 (from the Judgment Day group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

laszlo-photo says:

Score 53/65 (from the Judgment Day group)

Hi Judgment Day reviewers! Thanks for your time and thoughtful comments. I always appreciate it. Special thanks to "pinch reviewer" Rich for stepping in to provide my fifth score!

I waited until all of the scores were in before remarking... I'm not sure what everyone sees in this one. This photo was actually taken in the sea, at a depth of 11 meters. The only thing between the snail and my lens was about 15cm of water. I used a slow film, wide aperature, and extreme macro setup so that reduced the DoF. The snail in the foreground, about the size of my thumbnail, is in "pretty good" focus but the shells are not glossy because a thin layer of mantle-skin covers them. In any case, most everyone thinks this was shot in a living room! :-D

I'll try again! Thanks for your reviews. Judgement Day rules!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mousstique says:

I love these, but never came across one
It's a fave
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

laszlo-photo says:

Mona and Chris, It is too bad you didn't find one of these beauties... they are so pretty. Better than these are the "fingerprint snails," but I've never had a camera with me when I found one. Perhaps one day soon... Oh, and thanks for the fave! That's sweet!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Fragile Queen [deleted] says:

Stunningly beautiful markings and colours.

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laszlo-photo says:

Thanks Kevin! I appreciate the kind comments and the invite!
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sanny16x says:

Fantastic!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Medve Krisztina says:

hu, de szép
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Mickle Huang says:

Nice capture !!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Rachel987 says:

werid?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

what's life about? [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Fish Tank, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

larcatz Key Life Pie says:

Beautiful colors Fantastic shot
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sgbaughn says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called UNDER THE SURFACE (Post 1 & Award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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