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Fibonacci sequence generated by nature

I read and reread everything I could find about Fibonacci, and not being a native English speaker,
I kind of sweated my way through all the explanations. In the end, what I understood from it, was that there are many ways to interpret it, and also, the Fibonacci sequence, appears frequently in nature, repeating itself, in various patterns.
So, as soon as I saw something about the Fibonacci Spiral, I remembered this shell that I was given by my mother. I might be entirely wrong, but this is my perception of what the Fibonacci spiral would look like in nature :)


Part of the Thursday Challenge for February 12, with the theme: Fibonacci (what the heck people!!!!)
:)


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meekam tam22-Mar-2009 15:45
Hi Mathilda, A very beautiful shell photo! I've never seen such colorful shell before. The name of the sequence is so mathematical. V
Guest 16-Feb-2009 22:33
lovely!
Art White13-Feb-2009 19:34
Beautifully done!
Ilana gil13-Feb-2009 13:47
Very classic entry!
Sheila13-Feb-2009 03:22
English speaking people had great problems with this also LOL!
Beautiful shell, and shot.
virginiacoastline13-Feb-2009 02:32
THAT is beautiful . . . even more so since it came from your mom =)
carol j. phipps13-Feb-2009 01:33
Gorgeous shell!
Cindi Smith12-Feb-2009 23:40
Yep, this works! Excellent idea and shot!
Phillip Normanton12-Feb-2009 22:52
That'll do methinks! Nice find!
nb. I'm betting that Fibonacci wasn't an English speaker either - no wonder everyone's confused, eh? ;-)
Russ Rose12-Feb-2009 19:12
That is beautiful... well thought out and done. excellent.
Antonio Ruggiero12-Feb-2009 18:15
Ottimo job...Brava....
J. Scott Coile12-Feb-2009 17:25
Indeed. Most things in life have been inspired by the natural or the observation of natural principles! Super.
Chris12-Feb-2009 16:56
There are some great interpretations for today - this one is excellent! Chris
Inga Morozoff12-Feb-2009 16:50
That's a gorgeous example of Fibonacci Sprial. ;-)
Ann...12-Feb-2009 15:48
Fabulous shell, what a treasure to have!!
I think you should suggest to Lee and Bev that you choose the challenge next week!! :)
Laura Sebastianelli12-Feb-2009 15:33
perfect for the challenge -- the shell is a beauty!
Jim Coffman12-Feb-2009 14:11
Very colorful piece of natures work and you captured it so well.
Maaike Huizer12-Feb-2009 13:23
You read it well. ;) A beautiful shell this is.
Patricia Kay12-Feb-2009 13:21
Beautiful image Mathilda...I love seashells and have collected many! BV
Ken Duckert12-Feb-2009 12:27
You got it! Great image.
Barbara Heide12-Feb-2009 12:12
this is perfect!
Jola Dziubinska12-Feb-2009 11:27
Beautiful, I've got a shell exactly like this too :)
Máire Uí Mhaicín12-Feb-2009 11:18
Well done, Mathilda. I'm still climbing the spiral of understanding here.
Kathryn12-Feb-2009 10:25
I like this one.
cits_4_pets12-Feb-2009 10:05
seen some shells so this must be a correct entry. Nice shot.
j>a>e>17 :):):)12-Feb-2009 09:11
spiralzzz o'sweeetnesss flow HERE & alwayzzz with YOU magic mathilda :):):)
Norbert Fortelny12-Feb-2009 08:42
Beautiful shell, and yes it fits!
Yvonne12-Feb-2009 08:28
Wonderful shot of the beautiful shell!
Pat Shawyer12-Feb-2009 08:15
Well done, very good !
An De Wilde12-Feb-2009 07:19
you are not wrong :-) nice entry !
Piet & Elsabé Enslin12-Feb-2009 06:51
Great, this is what I also understand after all the reseach.
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