Today’s Nautilus

I’ve been photographing split Nautilus shells yesterday and today, these make such lovely spirals. Check out the monochrome version first:

Nautilus February 20 2014 © Harold Davis

It’s hard to think of another still life subject that is as classical and inspiring as the chambered Nautilus. I am looking forward to photographing a whole shell that hasn’t been split in the next few days. Here’s my recent color version:

Nautilus February 20 2014 © Harold Davis

Do you prefer today’s Nautilus in black and white or color?

Related story: Nautilus by Halves.