Field guide No. 1390
The square ended snail shell
Spiral, squared off
A huge snail shell lies in a grey quarry, its spiral turning into nested square tunnels at the opening. Nature drew the curve and someone else finished it with a ruler.
Field noteWhorls of a giant shell turn into nested square tunnels at its mouth, a spiral finished with a set square.
Also possible, also breaking scale
Pear and breakfastNovelty buildings have been fruit before. The rain gives it a convincing bloom.
The crayon breakwaterCrayons could be cast this big and stood in the surf. The tide would have notes.
Floating birch beneath a giant dandelionDandelion seeds carry seeds. This one has a whole birch hanging under it, roots and all.
Stone fruit recursionA peach reveals smaller pits nested inside its own. It saved the best seed for last.
