A conch has always held a magic for me, and this one was found in sound waters south of Wilmington on the North Carolina coast. Nikon D7100 with the 18-55 AF-S Nikon VR II lens, handheld while children at the pool did their best to keep the waves running. Opened and processed in Nikon Capture software, adjusted for shadow and light to preserve detail. An ear of water and light.