Most snails inch their way along the stems of flowers
Planting their whole body onto the leaves
Following the trail of those who have gone before.
But – every now and then – one snail stands out.
You can find her doing cartwheels
Or hanging upside down.
She stands out in a crowd. The adventurer. The daring one.
Have you ever noticed how some people are just like snails?
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Great pictures and such patience to find that picture!
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What a cool find, awesome photos and a great post. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Beautiful captures and lovely words to accompany them.
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Very good and nice photos.
Regards!
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Your gift is showing us that there is no such creation in God’s world that is ordinary. This is exquisite — as always.
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Det er forbausende hvordan sneilene tar seg fram overalt – selv med et hus på ryggen. Interessante skapninger.
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What a lovely story about the acrobat. Beautiful pictures.
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Love this post! That first photo really brought a smile to my face.
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Lovely shots!
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The acrobat and the snail, that makes a funny interlude.
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A snail? Oops… I thought you were describing me! LOL!
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He’s got his clown suit on!! 🙂
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What an awesome snail! I love it! And your symbolism.
I haven’t seen a snail in ages, and now I want to go find one.
Great Camera Critters share! Thank you!
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So well done, Fi. You are a marvel with a camera.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
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I’d never have thought to find a snail acrobat – wonderful!
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I’m not a big fan of the vintage feeling but it works well when the image is not sharp enough or when I want some subtlety. I loved the first pic because of the big red shell in the middle. Rishi
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Who’s a clever so and so then, great shots.
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Great shots and a great post as well!
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nice…those are the snails i would definitely be hanging out with…smiles.
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—She is lovely. What a glorious red colour. I want to be HER. xx
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He/she is beautiful. Thank you for showing this small beauty to us. Have a great weekend.
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Beautiful ladyfi! Yes, those people do stand out. Love the image of a snail doing a cartwheel – makes me believe that there is hope for all of us!
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Lovely snails!
Please come and meet our bunny Wubzy, have a lovely Saturday!
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great shots
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Wonderful pictures — I like the way you think!
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Nice shot.He(she?) is active and full of energy.
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You’re amazing … you can even make snails seem pretty and poetic.
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Great post! The first photo is so good….
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These guys have perfected the art of survival. Your shots are amazing. Thank you.
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these shots are just exquisite. you capture beauty in a marvelous way and then share it, and that makes me happy. happy weekend to you Fiona.
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Someone already said it, but your shots really are amazing. Did you have to do some acrobatics to get them?
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Such beautiful images! I thoroughly enjoyed those and learning a little about snails. 🙂
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You have made snails look beautiful (love the orange shell), and the words are lovely, too. Thank you.
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Love the first shot especially! The colorful shell stands out in color and intricate detail.
Had to smile at your comparisons. 🙂
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These are wonderful macros, and I like your words as well.
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simply beautifully captured shots…lovely!
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I never thought of snails as being daring before.
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lovely tones,,,, wow.. very well capture
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awesome spiral shell 🙂
Aloha from Waikiki;
Comfort Spiral
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Never really noticed these guys before moving to DK.. I know we have them in TX but they are EVERYwhere here… GREAT shots!
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Nice! I like the colour treatment!
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I used to like snails once but now I am a gardener I dislike them. They do so much damage to young plants – Dave
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Fabulous, I bet she does yoga too!
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Wonderful, with those colors and beautiful shells. Yes, sometimes I too am like a snail, I hide in my shell.
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Great title! The shell on top is lovely.
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Amusing captures! We haven’t seen many snails this year – maybe the thrushes are eating them all!
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i love that red shiny snail Lady Fi but your description made me LOL when i thought of people who remind me of snails in the check out.
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Oh my…what amazing shots. I have seen only snail shells. These are beautiful.
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Very appropriate words to go with these great shots.
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Great snail shots and fun descriptions.
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Awesome capture and I appreciate your thoughtful comparisons.
Happy Labor Day too!
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I’m the snail that just sits around my apartment and plays on the internet, but I’m okay with that.
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Great captures! Love snails. And even if I live in France I don’t eat them;o) Poor critters!
Thanks for sharing:o)
¤ Happy day ¤
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Both photos are great and I like the descriptions.
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We have to do like that snail some time 🙂
Gorgeous photos!
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Ha, I’m like that snail! Not the acrobatics, but the slowness. 😛
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Oh what a whimsical post.;) Yes, I have noticed that people do resemble animals.;) And at times plants too.;)
Love your snail and I always admire their persistence.
xoxo
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Such gorgeous shells! From the lowly snail, we can learn a lesson, Fi.
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That is one cool snail showing off for your camera! 🙂
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Love the top shot!!!
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I’ve never seen a snail like the first, how amazing and beautiful.
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Love the first shot, it looks like a bulb of onion!
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Wow, these are great shots!
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Love the snail – what a gorgeous color, and yes I have noticed similarities between humans and snails on occasion.
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Now this fella could audition for the snail’s version of Cirque de Soliel! Nice to seat the he/she has looked ‘outside the box’.
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That would be Soleil……..
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Very nice captures.. Love all your photos.
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I am sure this is the MIDDLE child of the Mr. and Mrs. Snail!!
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