A quiet afternoon light clouds in the sky green trees around and the soft calls of birds One such afternoon I was walking through the bushes near the village Suddenly I saw a small snail on the leaves of a tree It felt like nature had come closer I stopped took out my mobile and took a photograph of the snail and the leaves We all know the name of this small snail in nature by the same name in Bengali snail The scientific name is Gastropoda Its small world is inside its small shell Whenever it senses any danger it immediately hides inside the shell When the surroundings are quiet it slowly sticks out its head and looks around The snails seen in the picture are quite beautiful The green of the leaves and the brown shell of the snail have created a strange color combination It is not like a decorated garden but a design created by nature itself The small lines and circular patterns on the snail shell remind us of many childhood memories.
The snail moves very slowly It does not chase anywhere does not run for anything This slow pace teaches us patience and peace The snail's walking on the leaves of the tree is like a beautiful bond with nature The green of the leaves the brown of the snail and the wet soil around it create a unique picture When I was taking pictures of the snails I saw another small snail climbing the leaves Such a scene is rarely seen in the busy life of the city When we go to the village or the forest we can see nature up close Snails show us such a simple and beautiful life before our eyes Snails also play a very important role in maintaining the balance of our nature They contribute to the nutrient cycle of the soil Snails also serve as food for many birds and small animals So we should love this small animal too.
As a child we used to look for snails in the grass on rainy days We would pick them up and stroke their shells At that time it seemed to me how beautiful and safe the snail's house was This simple life of the snail teaches us that we too need to slow down and be at peace sometimes Nowadays when we are rushing ahead of everyone else this picture of the snail reminds us of the true form of nature The dew drops on the leaves of the trees the soft movement of the snail and the coolness of the greenery these bring a gentle relief to our tired lives These photographs are not just pictures to me They are stories to me An afternoon a little time and some moments spent alone with nature You cannot understand how beautiful even a small creature like a snail can be without seeing it.
While taking the photograph I was watching these snails very closely Their speed their silent movement and the colors mixed with the leaves all of it filled my heart This is the true beauty of nature Not an expensive camera or a well-groomed garden but the form that nature shows in its own way is the most beautiful I want to share this afternoon's photography and the story of the snail with everyone so that we learn to love nature again Snails teach us that there is no shame in being small and there is no shame in moving slowly Rather it is through them that we can live in harmony with nature Hopefully the stories and pictures of this short afternoon will bring you a little closer to nature If you ever see a snail on a tree leaf stop and take a good look Maybe the slow movement of the snail will bring some peace to your tired mind And yes if possible don't forget to take pictures Because small beautiful moments are the greatest gems of life.
| Device | Name |
|---|---|
| Android | VivY77 /v2169 vivo |
| Camera | focal length:26mm(equivalent to 35mm focal length film) |
| Location | Malaysia 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷 |
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| Link to original | community |
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295702326 |