"Kewpie" Clams [194765 Catch All Flower Photography]
Uploaded: February 07, 2012 02:04:24
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When I came upon these two clams, I dropped to my knees to take a closer look.
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And I began to wonder: "Where to baby clams COME FROM?"
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I suppose I should have researched this before posting, but I wanted to bring you in on this question first. Does anyone know?
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Another shot from our visit to Island Beach State Park NJ last Wednesday.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Carolyn M. Fletcher February 07, 2012
Not me. I have no idea..I like the shot, though! #1441748Jeff Robinson February 07, 2012
We could ponder this over an adult beverage - Great find and capture Michelle! #9969312Marilyn Cornwell February 07, 2012
Beautiful tones Michelle!So I just went to Google, and the story of clams may be more complex...here's an excerpt:
Hard clams begin their adult lives as males, often become females with greater maturity, and require individuals of both sexes for reproduction.
Who would have thought the story starts like this... #9969346
Marilyn Cornwell February 07, 2012
Jeff must know this - the adult beverage seems appropriate. #9969349R. J. Laudenbacher February 07, 2012
Fabulous tones and textures in this wonderfully composed capture, Michelle! #9969400Jack Gaskin February 07, 2012
See what I said about the beach it's true it gets you thinking ( ABOUT ALL TYPES OF THINGS )I'll leave CALM PORNO ALONE But LITTLE ONES COME FROM BIG ONE'S ;o)
Jack
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Alan L. Borror February 07, 2012
Great image, Michelle! Glad you asked the question because the replies are great comedy. #9969505Monnie Ryan February 07, 2012
Terrific capture, Michelle! But I'm with Jeff. Maybe we can find a place equidistant to our states to tip a few?? #9969611David Phalen February 07, 2012
Excellent tones, textures and clarity!!If you guys and gals gather for an adult beverage or two to discuss clams sex life count me in! #9970383
Patrick Rouzes February 07, 2012
Count me in too!Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 07, 2012
Cool question and wonderful image, Michelle! :-) k #9970513Jeffrey R. Bange February 07, 2012
Beautiful capture and composition Michelle, love following your B&W series of the beach. #9970641Terry Cervi February 07, 2012
I had no idea so I googled it too. Here's what somebody said:Val Feldman February 08, 2012
It's (almost) a toss-up - what's better? Your excellent, detailed b/w shot of "spooning" clams or the ensuing discussion of how baby clams come to be....close call, very, but your capture wins! Enjoyed the heck out of this one, Michelle! Thanks for the view, the thought-provoking commentary and the great reading material following same! :) :) #9971320Heather Loewenhardt February 10, 2012
Wonderful texture and repeating pattern. Great b/w conversion. #9974439Emile Abbott February 10, 2012
Awesome eye to spot this interesting conversation piece, capture it, present it and provoke the conversation. Loved it Michelle #9975658Lorraine A. Cook February 22, 2012
I'm 'clamming' up on this one, Michelle!(LOL)<:))Great find and capture, My Friend!<:)) #9996099
Neal D. Hatcher March 25, 2012
-------CONGRATULATIONS------------------ #10055260Deborah Lewinson March 25, 2012
Unique and wonderful image, Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist!Debby #10055610
Stefania Barbier March 26, 2012
congratulations on your wonderful finalist Michelle!!! #10056518Ujjwal Mukherjee March 26, 2012
Beautiful! Congratulations,Michelle!! #10056582Mary Timman March 26, 2012
Congratulations Michelle. #10057127Millie A. Talarico March 26, 2012
Congratulations, Michelle~! #10057963Emile Abbott March 26, 2012
Congratulation Michelle on great finalist. #10058001Rony Sagy March 26, 2012
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle. #10058106Chris Budny March 26, 2012
Terrific looking B/W, Michelle; Congratulations! #10058369Tammy Espino March 26, 2012
Congrats on your wonderful finalist!! :) #10058373Charles C. Berkeley March 26, 2012
Congratulations on your Finalist! It was worth the trip to Island Beach State Park. Charles #10058885Heather Loewenhardt March 26, 2012
Congrats on this wonderful image receiving a finalist award. Good luck in the next round. #10058922Carol Eade March 26, 2012
Terrific shot, Michelle, congratulations on your finalist! #10059150Rona L. Schwarz March 26, 2012
Sorry I missed this really different and unique capture (and the scintillating discussion!) the first time around, Michelle, but I get to enjoy it now. Love the simple comp and the textures. Well-done, and CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FINALIST!!! #10059176Jeffrey R. Bange March 26, 2012
Congratulations Michelle on your finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10059406Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2012
Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #10059579Ann Coates March 26, 2012
A superb finalist, congratulations Michelle and good luck in the next round. #10059678Renee Doyle March 26, 2012
BIG Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle!! #10059717Lydia Williams March 27, 2012
Cool shot, Michelle! Congratulations!Patrick Rouzes March 27, 2012
CONGRATZ & good luck, Michelle! WTG! #10061185JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2012
Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist Michelle!
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Karen Celella March 31, 2012
Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Michelle! #10068910Merna L. Nobile April 01, 2012
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Congratulations! Merna
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