Spiral

This snail shell was found near Starkville, Mississippi and is about 3/4 inch (~1.9 cm) in diameter at the opening.

This shell is a logarithmic spiral. Other logarithmic spirals found in nature include hurricanes and galaxies.

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Photophool says:

Marvelous macro...love the spiral of colors.
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Roger Smith says:

Wow, you're quick!
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Martin LaBar says:

Isn't that related to the golden ratio?

Beautiful work.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

T Hall says:

Very nice shot.
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Lumiere2005 says:

Wonderful shot - very nice composition.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

melby says:

Thank you for posting in the Canon PowerShot S2 IS: macro and super macro pool.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Braun says:

Very beautiful spiral. I would suggest to add the picture to the group "spendid spiral". Thank You for doing so.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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