This tiny sand dollar survived a trip from Maine last year and has managed to survive being tossed from place to place awaiting its moment to shine. I'm really bad about actually taking photos of objects that are in my possession. My son has learned not to eat a heart shaped doughnut (or walmart cupcake) that has been sitting around for a while - it may take me a year to finally get to it. lol
So this little sand dollar has been very tolerant of my procrastination. Now that I've recorded it it will probably crumble. It's less than the size of a quarter - very small!
I'm amazed that the dust from its journeys shows up!
Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or any close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and sign MckLinky. Don't forget to visit each other. :)
such lovely creation!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen one that small. Even tiny, it has a lot of detail on it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love that you've saved it all this time. And if I were around, any cupcakes or donuts would not await your lens! Yes, I've written about food today. I can hardly believe I'm coveting your imaginary cupcakes and donuts after the day we had!
ReplyDeleteSand dollars have just the sweetest pattern. Nice shot!
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The Blue Ridge Gal
I just love sand dollars!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely detail! Gorgeous shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So delicate and gorgeous..intricate and soft texture...love it! Great synchronicity..i just receievd one as a gift yesterday! Cool!
ReplyDeleteKiki~
I love tiny sand dollars! I've collected a few precious ones myself! This reminds me of a beautiful passage in one of Pat Conroy's books (I believe it was "Lords of Discipline") where two characters took long walks on the beach vying to find the smallest sand dollar of the day.
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to photograph my sand dollars.
Wow, that are great macro pictures..beautiful pattern too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI hope it doesn't crumble but if it does make sure to take photos of the little doves inside. They are probably very tiny -perfect macro subjects. :)
Hi Lisa
ReplyDeleteVery good macro shots.
Wow great one Lisa.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day and springtime
beautiful... I love sand dollars!
ReplyDeleteI always loved finding sand dollars, and I'm so amazed at the delicate markings on them. Great find Lisa.
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Very nice close ups/macros! I have a few of those, too!
ReplyDeleteVery nice close ups/macros! I have a few of those, too, they came from Florida though
ReplyDeleteThere is something so magical about finding a sand dollar intact. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love the details in your photos!
ReplyDeleteI love sand dollars and you've managed to get such great detail on this one.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what a "Sand Dollar" is, it looks pretty small because I first thought it was a pancake (with dust)) !
ReplyDeleteGreat macro with many clear details.
ReplyDeleteSupergreat details!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of these before - great detail and it looks so fragile - its a wonder it holds together with all of those little piercings. Lisa could you tell me what are they made for?
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Rosie
The intricacy of nature never ceases to amaze me. Such a tiny little creature, with such wonderful, symmetrical detail! And tough, too, by the sound of things. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the detail, very pretty, how lovely that it's still intact!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design of the sand dollar, and great macro pic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a little wonder! As Keats said... A thing of beauty is a joy for ever..." :o)
ReplyDeleteThat, my friend is quite a macro shot when you can see the dust! I love sand dollars!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa! I am always amazed seeing sand dollars close-up - and your photos make it much easier than using my own eyeballs these days! I posted a picture of live starfishes today. Couldn't get in quite so close but they are so interesting to me. (still got that macro lens on my wish list :) PS - I've started a new blog... keeping Life in Short Lane, but thought The Travel Belles suited Macro Monday better!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular detail. I love sand dollars. Your photos bring back such pleasant memories of my kids collecting them and lining the window sill to dry their collection!
ReplyDeletewow that's small, i remember somewhere my kids would collect them, but they were bigger and white...same pattern...you caught all the details...
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You got all the details to show up really well!
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough little sand dollar. Has been waiting and waiting for its 15 minutes of fame. :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Lisa! I love the detail, and you chose a great background for it too.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful macro, I love the colours and composition :)
ReplyDeleteSimple, yet elegant in that simplicity. I like the red background in the first two shots and the detail (including the dust) in the last. Welcome to the world of finding dust when you greatly enlarge as in scanning a 35mm frame.
ReplyDeleteGreat macro pictures!
ReplyDeleteYou see, *this* is why I love macros. I see more than I ever can see with my eyes and I am always blown away with your macros. Thank you for the view!
ReplyDeleteYou can preserve it by dipping it in a mixture of white glue and water. Thin the glue with water until the mixture is thin enough to drip off after you dip the sanddollar. Put it on wax paper (so it won't stick) to dry.
ReplyDeleteIt will still be fragile but not as much so. You can also redip it a few times to give it even more of a protective coating.
As for the dust - DON'T WASH IT! As soon as it gets wet it will crumble like a cookie. Use a small paint brush and try to brush as much dust off as possible before you dip it in the glue mixture.
The good news is that if it does break you'll be left with the beautiful little doves that live inside.
so delicate--
ReplyDeleteThe details are extraordinary. These critters always amaze me. Nature is marvel.
ReplyDeleteLisa, awesome macro the color contrast is great it sets off the details in the sand dollar and BTW the detail is very very cool!
ReplyDeleteI've never managed to find one of these in one piece. Close, but not quite. I love the ultra-tight detail shot, it almost looks like stitching of some kind. Amazing work.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool! Have you ever broken one open and looked at the little "doves" inside? There are little pieces of shell inside that do look like dove's wings.
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