Saturday, January 25, 2014

Shells

 Barnacles

Some of us would enjoy being on a warm, sunny beach, right?  The next best thing, I guess, is to imagine that that's where we are. To help you, I'm showing you samples of my sister-in-law's shell collection.

 Coral

Blue coral

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40 comments:

  1. William KendallJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Remarkable textures!

    My mother had a coral very similar to that second one.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Wonderful shells. So dekorative and
    full of structure.
    Nice weekend to you.
    JetteMajken

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  3. Susan AndersonJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Would it be awful if I told you I was on a warm, sunny beach yesterday?

    Okay. Never mind.

    ;)

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  4. GigaJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Też zbieram muszle, ale takich pieknych okazów nie mam. Pozdrawiam.

    Also collect shells, but these do not have the beautiful specimens. Yours.

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  5. Linda W.January 25, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    Those are some interesting specimens!

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  6. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    The blue coral is so pretty!

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  7. Ruth HiebertJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    These are quite lovely and a nice collection.

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  8. RevrunnerJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Trouble is the blue coral only reminds me of blue ice. Brr!

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  9. NancyJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Since I am spending a little at the beach right now, I can really appreciate these shells....She certainly has a beautiful collection....

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  10. cieldequimperJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    So I'm not the only one! :-) Shells and pebbles for me, though I don't have any blue coral. It's beautiful!

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 25, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    She has some real beauties!

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  12. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I would love to be on the beach at the moment, sick to death of this rotten weather we are having.

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  13. RoseJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    These are so neat! I couldn't figure out what they were till I read. (first two) Even then, I thought them beautiful.

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  14. NickiJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    These are amazing. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  15. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    She has a pretty collection. A warm beach!!!! Oh yes, please.

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  16. RedPatJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    What a good idea, EG!

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  17. Pamela GordonJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    These are all so pretty and unusual. Although I have seen lots of barnacles before. I'm ready to escape but won't be. Well, does Calgary count? :-)

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  18. DeniseinVAJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Your close-ups of the shells are great, and thank you for that feeling of warmth :)

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  19. RandyJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    I like the white coral.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    Such pretty textures and shots.

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  21. IndraniJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Very unique pieces.
    The first one looks like a bee hive from sea.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    We always pick up a shell from whichever beach we visit, your sister in law has quite a collection!

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  23. StephanieJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Incredible textures up close. Love these shots!

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  24. Carole M.January 26, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    they're beautiful, the second my favourite

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  25. LowellJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    Who would think barnacles could be so beautiful? Amazing.

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  26. MadSnapperJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    i have never seen barnacles except in the wild, as on beaches and boats. never thought about collected them. these are beautiful pieces of art. mother collected shells, but the everyday garden variety

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  27. NonnieJanuary 26, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Not having seen barnacles before, I had no idea that they were so pretty. I love the texture of each image.

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  28. NonnieJanuary 26, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Not having seen barnacles before, I had no idea that they were so pretty. I love the texture of each image.

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  29. NonnieJanuary 26, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Not having seen barnacles before, I had no idea that they were so pretty. I love the texture of each image.

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  30. Lisa GordonJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I've not seen anything like the first one, and the second one is just beautiful!

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  31. Small City ScenesJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I love beach shells too. You have some pretties. MB

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  32. MaggidJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    I enjoyed the shadow pictures . . BUT, then i saw the shells right below - and they caught my eye - reminding me of happy sea side days . . so, there you go 7 there you have it . . your photos take me on adventures . . every time i visit.

    Thank You!!!

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  33. cedarmerefarmJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    You are an amazing artist. I love your photos. I am your new follower. Christa

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  34. SandyCarlsonJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    These are beautiful! Bring on the warmth and sunshine.

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    What a great idea on a wonderfully blizzard filled day. I'm going to go look for more shells and flowers and green grass.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the shapes and the textures in those.

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  37. Silke PowersJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful! I love shells of any kind, the more textured the better! I live close to the beach here, but it's anything but warm right now... xoxo Silke

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  38. kissed by an angelJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Good pictures and beautiful textures! I like the second photo especially!

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Those are amazing, where did she find them?

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  40. LauraFebruary 1, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful treasures! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro… sorry I'm so late visiting, I hope you will join again.

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