Participating in Blogging from A-Z challenge (April 2016) with a sea-shore theme…
The argonauts (genus Argonauta) are a group of pelagic octopuses.
Commonly known as the “Paper Nautilus” the exquisite egg casing that the females secrete are a shell collector’s treasure.
Found in the Arabian Gulf during Paper Nautilus season, January-March, the empty shell cases wash up on the beaches.
Last year, having been gifted one, I joined in the hunt during the season. Squealing with excitement 6 times during the season, my treasures are proudly displayed. So far this year I have yet to find one….
Travels in the Middle East and beyond 
Super, Vicky! I was beginning to wonder how many of my friends are participating in the Challenge. My…was I thrilled to see your name. Big Hugs! ❤
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Thanks Bushka, I signed up then forgot about the challenge! Luckily I had done some preparation but with the Photo101 course, A-Z had slipped my mind. I had a visitor from the site, which reminded me, phew for the start posts prepared… I now have a bit of work to do 🙂
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Beautiful photos! And what delicate things nature brings us.
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Indeed, we are so lucky to see
the results, it’s why I can’t resist sharing the oddities I see…
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What wonderful finds on the seashore! They are so beautiful!
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Thanks, I appreciate your comment, I just love what I see and find on a sea shore.. this challenge allows me to share it all!!
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Have never seen that before! Are they extremely delicate? They look like they would be. Thanks for a glimpse of something new and rare. @DietzShirley from I Just Have to Say
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Shirley, they are delicate, but hardy..I can only describe them as something that looks like plastic until you pick them up, then you realise the fragility.. they are a treasure to possess..
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Gorgeous
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Thank you Kathryn, they are.. a sea-shore treasure…
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Oh, very pretty!
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Wendy, yes they are pretty, fragile and a treasure from the seashore..I love them and am so happy to have found a few…If I never get so lucky again, so be it, I have these for my memories…
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That’s a cool octopus. I didn’t know about that variant.
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And imagine creating that waxen shape for eggs, it’s awesome and to find them, cast in on the tide, an utter joy!
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Lovely pics. Good luck with the challenge.
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Thanks for visiting Lynne, glad you enjoyed.
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I have never seen these. They look fascinating.
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i am glad to have shared something new.. I have desired posseing
one, now I have 6, I’m happy…no new ones this year, but that’s ok, I was lucky last year, I hope other’s find some..
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fascinating info and amazing shells.
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I never knew what these were called but now I do! Thanks for sharing!
@AllysePanaro from
The Frog Lady
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