Here you go virtual shellers! Have fun identifying so many beautiful shells by clicking on the picture for enlargement to see some of the shells that Sue from Pennsylvania found from shelling the beach off West Gulf Drive.
As you can see by Sue’s picture above with the tide coming in there aren’t many shells on the beach now, but last week there were plenty. That’s when she found her ALPHABET CONES, LACES MUREX, FLORIDA CONES and so many of the other goodies you see in the virtual shelling photo. The shells come and they go. She is making a SAILOR’S VALENTINE with some of these shells along with her granddaughter Kaitlyn who found the CABRIT’S MUREX from yesterday’s post. So I’d say they had successful shelling. Good luck with your sailor’s valentine, Sue!
There were still a few shell piles here and there so I again started looking more at the shells I normally don’t photograph. Geez. Look at what we’ve been missing! This BROAD-RIBBED CARTIDA is such a beauty with its animal print effect and deep lines. Could you imagine a frame or mirror made mostly of these? It would be stunning, I think.
So often we see SLIPPER SHELLS but I never thought they were cute until we moved here and learned they were called “slipper shells”. The name gives them the cute factor because you can see they are in the shape of a slipper by looking at the inside view. Growing up, we called them TOE NAIL SHELLS. Yep- by looking at the outside of the shell, they do resemble a toe nail. EEEW! No wonder I didn’t like them.
THE SHELLS MAKE A REALLY COOL BACKGROUND ON THE COMPUTER!
Yes they do!!! Thanks for the tip!
always love the virtual shells, i can send you virtual snow from nyc if you like. :)
And Atlanta!! Been housebound since Sunday.
I see tulips, cones, jingles, flat scallops ,cockles, nutmegs, whelks, kitten paws and augers! I feel better about life now :) I don’t know what that white shell is down in the right hand bottom corner, baby horse conch?
I think the one you are referring to is a juvenile fighting conch. You think that’s it?
Hi Pam, looks like you’re all still finding some nice shells. Wish the weather would warm up a bit though.
That looks like a juvenile fighting conch to me also, they are so different from the adults and so darn cute!
I’m exited-I got my shelling gear out we are leaving Sunday for FL!
Thanks Pam,
Just what I needed on a cold and snowy “No School ” day on Long Island….
What a treasure trove! LOVE the virtual shelling photo. (she writes salivating) I didn’t see many coquinas when we were there…next time! Would love to see the sailor’s valentine when Sue finishes it! Have a great day y’all!
Lots of great shells; beautiful colors; I could almost feel the warmth and smell the scent of this treasure trove! Dreamin’ of Sanibel….
Great shelling photo. She did find lots of pretty ones. I just want to dive right in and look at each one! Thank you.
I see the tip of some “candy” in the middle of the top of the pic. Nice haul.
Pam – Is it ok to use your photo as my screen saver? I don’t want to take it with out asking. I am a fellow photographer and understand about taking photos with out permisson. Thanks for positng more cyber shelling. It was great to look at as the snow was blowing around outside.
Awww. Barbara, thank you for asking. Yes, yall can use it as a screen saver …. it will remind you to come and visit my blog!
I do want to protect my photos from being used for anything else but personal screen servers so if someone wants to print them or anything else, I would want to be notified.
I’m just happy yall are enjoying the virtual shelling. Thanks for the great feedback!
Such a great picture for cyber shelling. It’s been 2 years since we’ve been to Sanibel and we just made reservations for May; can’t wait to find some great shells of my own. I’d love to find an alphabet.
Feeling warmer now, thanks Pam.
I grew up on the Oregon Coast, and we always called them Lady Slippers. Heading to Sanibel next week – can’t wait!
Slipper Shells…very cute. Although rarely have I seen a shell I didn’t think was cute in some way…I LOVE them all.
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Hi Pam! Beautiful shell picture! What a collection!
We just got home late last night. Sanibel was everything I hoped for and MORE! I left a piece of my heart there for sure. I’m so grateful for your blog to “take me back” on a regular basis.
We spent the evening of the 10th at Blind Pass on the Captiva side to watch the sunset. It looks like you might have been nearby. Wish I could have met you!
I am so intrigued by that Cabrit’s Murex! Every shell intrigues me now actually. I have so many questions!
We shelled until 3:30 a.m. on our last night there. Greatest find… a beautiful, big true tulip :) Thanks again for your blog!
Ok. I’m so ready! I do not know the name of one shell, except from what you write, but all I wanna do is get my hands on some of them…..and meet you!! I’m flying into Ft. Myers on Feb 6 and we’re gonna sail around your area for a week before heading down to Key West!! can’t wait to see these magnificent beaches!!