Black Whelk on the Beach
by Fon Denton
Title
Black Whelk on the Beach
Artist
Fon Denton
Medium
Photograph - Photograph Prints
Description
Beachcombing on North Carolina's Outer Banks is one of my favorite things, especially in winter. In the winter months, the Labrador Current drops down and pushes its arctic waters close to Hatteras Island, colliding with the Gulf Stream. This collision can stir up the ocean floor and cause huge amounts of debris to wash ashore, from shell piles to shipwrecks, and all maner of other interesting things. One of the favorite finds is the Whelk shell. Mistakenly called Conch shells, by many, the Whelk is a cold water creature, whereas the Conch prefers tropical climes. It's a tough life for shells along this coast, as the seas are rough, and many of the shells are bashed and broken before they reach the beach. This black, knobbed Whelk shell, was found, worn but intact, among some scallop shells, and other bits and pieces at low tide.
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June 6th, 2020
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Bob Decker
I like this. The choice of black and white is a bit unusual for the subject and works well.
Fon Denton replied:
Thanks, Bob. I sometimes like the unexpected, plus I thought the bw brought out the textures.
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