Malaysian Molluscs

Underwater usually nudibranchs get a lot of attention because of their colour and beauty, so I thought it was about time we gave the molluscs publicity.

Here are the ones from my trip to the Perhentians, Malaysia

Shuttlecock Egg Cowrie (Volva volva)

Close-up

Conch Eyes

Allied Cowrie (Phenacovolva sp.)

Ovulidae (Phenacovolva sp)

Tiger Cowrie (Cypraea tigris)

Cowrie (Cypraea arabica)

Ovulidae (Phenacovolva poppei) - Front

Back

Ovulidae (Phenacovolva sp.)

That's the lot. I hope I didn't bore you.

I'll try and get some new ones when I go back next year.

beautiful details! great series Brian!

I love the patterns of Ovulidae.

That's the lot. I hope I didn't bore you.

Bored? Those were amazing creatures, very unusual and very colorful. Great photos!

Great shots!

Living molluscs are so much more interesting and attractive than dead shells.

Richard.

Score another one for the Powershot king! Really, really nice.

I gotta give credit where credit is due ... seeing your stuff online played a HUGE role convincing me that the G9 would be all I needed underwater.

Are these all with the internal strobe or are any with ambient light?

Thanks Jenny, Jim, Richard & Jeremy. I'm glad you like them.

Richard, I agree not only more interesting but a lot more colourful too.

Jeremy, all taken with the internal strobe, no natural light shots

Jeremy, all taken with the internal strobe, no natural light shots

Makes me want to sell my strobes and learn how to take real photos!!!! Great job Brian.