The Snail and the Oxygen Bubble

[Newzpix]

While photographing the oxygen bubble before it lifted off the 1" wide Hydrocotyle leucocephala (Brazilian Pennywort) leaf, this snail climbed atop the leaf and crawled directly into the bubble.

 

[rich311k]

Great shot!!!

 

[TammyLiz]

Adorable. A couple of days ago I actually bought my first snail because my 2 year old daughter fell in love with it.(a black mystery snail) I am surprised at how quickly it gets around! Before, I wouldn't have believed you that it crawled up there while you were preparing to take the picture, but snails' reputation on being slow is a little overrated.

 

[czcz]

Fantastic picture. Congrats on pearling!

 

[travis simonson]

Beautiful pic That would be a great submission for Freshwater Photo of the Month.

 

[current516]

Not only is that pic awesome, but the shrimp, flying fox, and neon tetra photos in your gallery are too.

 

[Zagz]

Great pic! So clear.

 

[h8z2luze]

Wow very nice pic! I agree you should enter it into the contest.

 

[KhanJee]

Great picture. 8)
Think about what travis simonson & Pufferowners said.

Which camera do you have

 

[Newzpix]

Thanks for all the kind compliments.

For those who've asked, I use a Nikon D/SLR with a 105mm micro-Nikkor lens.

 

[crazycat]

great shot! definitely enter it into the contest!