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November 19, 2009

Odyssey of a Snail

Moving at a snail's pace can be "fast" if you are a tiny snail, or a photographer following the action. This one has a shell about 8 millimeters in diameter.

The journey began with tentative forays in various directions.

It seemed to know exactly where it was headed now.

Stretching out, yet moving slowly, even for a snail.

Got it in gear now, covered a complete tile in what seemed like no time.

Uh oh, barrier sighted ahead. Raise reconaissance gear.

This thing is pretty high, special measures may be required.

I don't know if it will manage with that shell as baggage.

By extending itself far out of the shell, it succeeds in climbing the mat, then pulling the shell up after itself in stages, somewhat like an inchworm's movements.

Mission accomplished! Too bad I'm too nearsighted to enjoy the view from an altitude of 2 centimeters or so (about an inch).

next: "almost" macro photography