Empty shell of common sea urchin (Evechinus chloroticus). The Maori name is Kina. Image: Su Leslie 2020
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Empty shell of common sea urchin (Evechinus chloroticus). The Maori name is Kina. Image: Su Leslie 2020
Macro Monday
Zimmerbitch 
That is so good. just pops out. Love it Su 🙂
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Thanks Brian
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Marvellous in macro! I agree with Brian (Bushboy)
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Thank you Sue 🙏
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😊😊
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I looked at this and saw a beautiful pearl cuff bracelet. Gorgeous, Su.
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I get that. I’ve been wondering how to make Kina-inspired jewellery.
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I would love to see. This caught my eye right away.
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Great shot!
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Thank you 🙏
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Beautiful. A beach find? Or a shop bought trinket?
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Beach find. Hokianga I think.
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Engaging with its natural design and symmetry.
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Thanks Sally
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Do you speak Maori? I like how you so often add their names for things…..
I find sea urchins so very beautiful and special. And your beautiful close-up only adds to its beauty.
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Thank you.
I am slowly learning the language (Te Reo), and try to use Maori words where appropriate.
It is one of our three official languages (along with English and sign language).
Maori was banned in schools in the early days of European colonisation, and is only now seeing a revival.
Apart from the moral and political reasons to learn It, the language has many words that express things so much more succinctly than English can.
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Thanks for this info. Very interesting.
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Isn’t it lovely Su, it looks like a row of pearls.
Leslie
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It is pretty; I keep thinking if I were a jeweller I’d do a range inspired by Kina.
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A pendant maybe?
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And a bracelet 😀
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oh of course, that would be lovely…
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It looks like a group of jewels. You’ve inspired me to take a closer (literally) look at some of the shells I have around the house.
janet
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Do! Shells are wonderfully intricate close up.
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I love the focus right in the middle of the shell as it blurs out to the sides as well as the back. The texture and muted colors are also wonderful!
On a different note, Su, I have a question. I’ve noticed that your name has begun to appear more prominently in the photos. Have you had a problem with people copying your work?
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Thank you Hannah. I haven’t had a problem with copying, and I have to confess I’m a bit random with putting my name on images.
I do find my posts being reblogged a lot to sites that seem to only have reblogged content. I suppose it’s not harmful, but I do find it annoying as the posts have no context.
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Thanks, Su.
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Wonderful photo.
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Beautiful and intriguing shot, Su. It looks like jewelry.
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Thanks Patti. I’d love some Kina-inspired jewellery. 😀
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Just beyond beautiful!! 💕
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Thank you my friend 🙏
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