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Another Dye Murex


Another Dye Murex
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Copyright: Mehmet Atatur (matatur) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 23 N: 743] (2388)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008
Categories: Molluscs
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8800
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 5:25
Viewed: 605
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This, my friends, is a smaller species of dye murex, Trunculariopsis (Murex) trunculus, which frequents the muddy, rocky and sometimes algae covered littoral-sublittoral zones of the Mediterranean-Aegean seas. Differing slightly from the previously posted Bolinus (Murex) brandaris, this dye murex secretes a secretion from its hypobranchial gland which produces intermediate colors such as yellow, green, blue, red and in the final stage light purple according to the method utilized. Naturally a single snail produces only a tiny amount of dye, so very large numbers of snails were killed in the Phoenician and Roman ages for their dye. A standing proof of this slaughter is the famous Monte Testacea (shell mountain) near Tarentia.
This fine specimen of nearly seven centimeters was collected while snorkelling from a sandy-pebbly bottom of a depth of five meters offshore of Limanreis district, outer Bay of İzmir. The macro photo was taken under unilateral open-shade natural daylight with the help of a white cardboard passive reflector, over a dark BG.

Bu, dostlarım, daha küçük bir boya müreksi türü, Trunculariopsis (Murex) trunculus, Akdeniz ve Ege Denizi'nin littoral-sublittoral zonlarında, çamurlu, kayalık ve bazen alglerle kaplı zeminlerde yaşar. Daha önce yüklemiş olduğum Bolinus (Murex) brandaris'den biraz farklı olarak, hipobranşiyal bezinden salgıladığı salgı farklı tekniklerle sarı, yeşil, mavi, kırmızı ve nihayet açık mor renklerde boyalara dönüştürülebilir. Doğal olarak tek bir salyangozdan çok küçük miktarda boya temin edilebilir, dolayısıyla Fenikelilerin ve Romalıların çağında boya salgıları için çok yüksek sayılarda salyangoz öldürülmüştür. Bu katliamın günümüzde varlığını koruyan tipik bir örneği Tarentia yakınlarındaki ünlü Monta Testacea (Kavkı Dağı)'dır.
Bu, neredeyse 7 cm boyundaki güzel örnek İzmir Dış Körfezi - Limanreis mevkii açıklarında, 5 m derinliğindeki kumluk-çakıllık zeminden şnorkelle dalınarak çıkartılmıştı. Makrofotonun çekiminde tek taraftan gelen, açık-gölge durumundaki doğal gün ışığı ve beyaz kartondan bir pasif yansıtıcı kullanıldı, geriplan için de koyu zemin seçildi.

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Hi Mehmet,another wonderfull shot,my best compliments for your great and impressive gallery,have a nice day,Luciano

Hi Mehmet,
A nice capture of this beautiful Murex shell. Excellent sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2451 W: 132 N: 6982] (21825)
  • [2008-03-24 6:10]

Hello Mehmet,
A fine capture of a beautiful specimen of Dye Murex. As usual the presentation and technical high quality allow us to see the features of this fine and historically interesting species and I thank you for sharing this,
Best wishes, Ivan

Selam Hocam, yine güzeli mükemmelleştirmişsiniz. Bu kavkılar artık adınızla anılır olcak:-). Bu sayede kitaba da malzeme birikimi baya oldu. Her zamanki gibi siyah BG üzerinde göze çarpacak şekilde nefis duruyor bizim Murex. Elinize sağlık. Sağlıcakla...
Bayram

Mehmet bey , verdiğiniz bilgiler özgün ve değerli , güzel bir çalışma , elinize sağlık .

hocam yine çok güzel bir makro. siyah fonda detaylar çok güzel görünüyor. notlar da her zamanki gibi çok güzel. elinize sağlık.

I ma certainly happy that someone knows their shells and how to image them...very nice Mehmet. This one looks familiar to me...having spent many times nearby seasides of various places...but I am sure one could point out subtle differences if they have knowledge such as yours...Very nice sir.
Bob

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2974 W: 148 N: 4396] (14263)
  • [2008-03-24 7:53]

Hi Mehmet.
Nice addition to your amazing collection. Very impressive lighting on the right side and deep shadows on the left side. Excellent colours and details as usual. Bravo and kind regards.
Alexei.

Hello Mehmet, A beautiful shell, great focus and really fine details. The colours are amazing, very good work.

Regards h

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 352 W: 0 N: 313] (1767)
  • [2008-03-24 11:18]

Merhaba Mehmet bey seriden yinme nefis bir kare ellerinize sağlık.

very nice, as usual, :) Ori

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 977 W: 23 N: 2687] (9852)
  • [2008-03-24 13:02]

As always great camera work on a fascinating subject! Superb detail and very good work on the lighting to make each ridge and egde stand out. Thanks for sharing another beautiful specimen Mehmet,
Paul

Un'altra splendida immagine, raffinata composizione, eccellenti i dettagli nella zona a fuoco, molto belli i colori ed una perfetta gestione della luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1554 W: 233 N: 5217] (18329)
  • [2008-03-24 14:33]

Another splendid image of a beautiful shell!
I love the long shadows and the exposure is perfect.
Nice bright colours that stand out against the black BG.
Impeccable image quality.
Well done Mehmet,

Joe

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1013 W: 5 N: 2750] (9982)
  • [2008-03-24 18:39]

Hola Mehmet.
I really belive that You enjoy Your work. And I really like to see the gallery of shells that You have. The photo has as always high quality, and a great note too.
Saludos My friend.
Luis52.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1671 W: 24 N: 4846] (15806)
  • [2008-03-24 19:55]

Hi Mehmet,
Another one of your exquisite shell shots. You have a distinct style and I like it. Very neat and sharp image with perfect exposure and DOF. I like the light and shadow effect. Excellent POV and a superb diagonal composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2301 W: 59 N: 3645] (11678)
  • [2008-03-25 3:23]

Merhaba Mehmet Bey,
Aydinlatmasi, detaylari ve kompozisyonu ile guzel bir calisma. Emeginize saglik
Selamlar

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2340 W: 164 N: 7010] (22194)
  • [2008-03-25 5:40]

Hello Mehmet,
Another beautiful small Murex shell from your collection! Excellent capture showing sharp details and lovely patterns and colours. Very interesting note too!
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

Hi Mehmet, an other splendid murex with fantastic details, wonderful colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bonjour,
Eclairage toujours impeccable pour ce bijou.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hallo Mehmet
As I told you before I do not have much knowledge about this subject and because of that I prefer not to say too much in my comments on these kinds of postings. I can however not let this beauty pass without me adding my little comment for what it is worth. A well composed image with good and clear details. All your shells that you have posted always look so clean and properly prepared for the shoot. It is always presented with preciseness and exactness. This one in no exception, and I must add that you present an artwork with each posting. Trek Nature is indeed a very motivating and most educational site. Not a day will pass that I don't see or learn something new. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.
Kind regards
Anna

Mehmet Hocam nefis bir Murex kabuğu ve çekimi elinize sağlık.
Kıbrıs'tan selamlar.
Nazım

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 815 W: 4 N: 2028] (9554)
  • [2008-03-26 2:13]

Mehmet, Absolute beauty. Lovely shot with so sharp. Great view. Ganesh

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 455 W: 0 N: 69] (488)
  • [2008-03-26 2:14]

Mehmet Hocam nefis bir kabuk. Güzel fokuslayıp net bir görüntü almışsınız. Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Mehmet

Hocam güzel çekim. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

I have now started following the terminology of this special field of study Mehmet.
"Murex" does not sound strange anymore!
It is amazing how TN continues to add to our perceptions and knowledge.
This is yet another amazing shell from your collection. I love its colours and patterns.
Thanks for sharing this great image and best regards.
Ram

Salam Mehmet. Another interesting shell with intricate design. Lovely image in muted background. Well done and best regards. Jusni

koleksiyonunu yaptıgım tür bu olsa gerek :)
ellerinize sağlık Mehmet hocam
saygılar

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
  • [2008-03-28 13:46]

Hi Mehmet,
Your collection is growing an growing an each one is beautiful!
Great work at photographing these shells and preseneting them nicely coposed!

Lise

Mehmet Hocam selamlar. Her zaman olduğu gibi müthiş bir makro. Nefis detaylar. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hi Mehmet,
I am back home again so I can connect easily, this shell is really beautiful, I always wonder how can little animals make this great works, thank for the note too, bravo Mehmet as always
kind regards
franco

Again, a wonderful shot - - - beautiful details and wonderful lighting. Thank you for explaining how you got the lighting. :)

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1218 W: 78 N: 848] (7238)
  • [2008-04-20 12:20]

merhaba mehmet bey
cok guzel bir ture yine cok iyi bir yakin cekim olmus
isik, renkler, arka fon ve bilgi notu basarili
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

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