The appearance of snowdrops is an lovely indication that Spring is on the way - and Brian can hardly wait!

For Macro Mondays theme 'Dangle'. It only occurred to me after getting Brian to dangle by his tail from the snowdrop stem, that the snowdrop flower itself is also dangling! I had thought at first that it would be nice if Brian would hang straight down with his eye stalks outstretched, almost imitating the shape of the flower, but he had his own ideas and was much more interested in stretching his body towards the snowdrop. I know I can't detect any scent from a snowdrop, but snails have very sensitive olfactory cells in their antennae, so Brian may actually be enjoying the flower's perfume.

No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph.

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This is for all you togs who have photographed this wreck on the shore of Loch Harport over the years, this is now all that is left. It's lovely old painted bow that used to stand upright is now completely flattened. I wonder if she will make it through the rest of this winter before the sea reclaims her?

Title taken from the 1968 recording by Peter and Gordon, apologies if you get an earworm.

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A snail's compact and muscular body makes them perfectly suited for the rings in gymnastics (but they cope less well in vault and floor exercise). Brian has performed his rings routine flawlessly, and this image shows him setting up for his full-twisting double-back layout dismount. He spots the landing, confident that his slime will ensure he sticks his landing without any costly steps that will affect his score adversely.

For Macro Mondays theme 'Ring'.

No snails were injured in the making of this photograph.

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