Macro Photography Session | Leopard Whelk

Hello everybody :)

Very similar to the Whelk shared in a recent previous article, but with its differences.
Do you know what is truly fascinating about whelks? In the distant past, they were like the ultimate currency of exchange in several ancient cultures. Just imagine, in West Africa, these little marine treasures were the equivalent of money that dictated the rules of the game. If you had a good amount of cowries, you were the real owner of the party. And that's not all, whelks were also authentic stars in spiritual and religious rituals, occupying a prominent place on the stage of ceremonies. Therefore, these humble mollusks were not just beautiful ornaments, but true celebrities of the marine world.

Let me present today’s model:

Before moving onto the result...

My introductory thoughts about macro photography:

It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.

Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.

Let's now move onto the result:

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/900 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/1000 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/900 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/1000 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/900 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/1100 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/1000 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/1100 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/900 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

_{F-stop: f/2 | Exposure time: 1/1000 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 1600}

To finish, i leave you with some considerations regarding these photo sessions:

Examining miniature subjects using macro photography unveils a compelling domain where minute details acquire significant importance. Immersion in the intricacies of these diminutive objects enables the recognition of the frequently disregarded beauty within this microenvironment. Each image preserves a transitory instance, displaying the complexity concealed within the small-scale elements of nature. Macro photography's core essence resides in its capacity to elevate commonplace subjects to remarkable levels, presenting an intimate and captivating viewpoint.

The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)