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24-04-2008, 08:43 PM
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| | | Snail. Fast camera needed
I have gathered enough courage to post a photo.
I found this tricky to get right, you need to give enough "lead" to a fast subject. Missed it twice.
Done with my lovely old Nikon 4500.  |
24-04-2008, 11:04 PM
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Brilliant  I like the photo and the laugh great keep up the good work and glad you could stand the pace !!!
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25-04-2008, 02:46 PM
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Love the shot. How long were you waiting in the hide before one came along  |
25-04-2008, 07:02 PM
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No way you caught that one live, It's obviously been stuffed and posed. |
25-04-2008, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ron1863  Love the shot. How long were you waiting in the hide before one came along | I had barely opened the bag to see if I had any sandwiches before I put the hide up when this shot past. Stayed for the rest of the day and nothing else moved.
Going back tomorrow to see if I can still see it. (bit short-sighted). |
26-04-2008, 10:53 AM
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Sonic the snail |
26-04-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by gfilmsuk No way you caught that one live, It's obviously been stuffed and posed. | Agree, either that or superglued
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30-04-2008, 12:39 PM
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What species is it?
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30-04-2008, 01:13 PM
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zoom zoom
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30-04-2008, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green What species is it? | The Rapido Snail
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30-04-2008, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green What species is it? | Going to check that when the weekend comes. |
02-05-2008, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Meta menardi Going to check that when the weekend comes. | Well, I have tried to key it out but in about the third choice, it becomes apparent that I have no idea as to the characteristics that are crucial. I know with expertise visual IDs are possible, but to key stuff out, you really need a specimen in front of you.
Any help gratefully received. |
04-05-2008, 11:48 PM
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See I told you Meta menardi that you had inspired me and I now know how difficult it is to capture these speedy creatures I find it even more difficult to ID them and all I know is this is a slug 
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05-05-2008, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Meta menardi Well, I have tried to key it out but in about the third choice, it becomes apparent that I have no idea as to the characteristics that are crucial. I know with expertise visual IDs are possible, but to key stuff out, you really need a specimen in front of you.
Any help gratefully received. | I'd say Cepaea nemoralis - Brown-lipped Copse Snail
Might be in the genus Helix now!
henrya
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05-05-2008, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder I'd say Cepaea nemoralis - Brown-lipped Copse Snail
Might be in the genus Helix now!
henrya | Thank you for that. I am no conchologist.
And thanks for the slug pic, Monkey, those things can really move. |
05-05-2008, 05:30 PM
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Did you notice a if the snail had a Sombrero on. I think it was Speedy Gonzales on his holls.
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05-05-2008, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayleigh Did you notice a if the snail had a Sombrero on. I think it was Speedy Gonzales on his holls.
Areebra!! areebra!! | Sorry, I didn't look, and I heard nothing. I might go back and check... |
05-05-2008, 06:46 PM
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My Grandson calls all snails SID he has a morbid fascination with them i will have to show him yours..
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11-05-2008, 12:52 AM
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very lucky there, amazing shutter speed, definitely a "blink and you'll miss it" moment | | |
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