Photographer Captured The Secret Life Of Snails In These Amazing Photos

The last time we examined Vyacheslav Mishchenko's work, we took a look at his mushroom-themed macro photography. The photographer manages to capture images of the tiny creatures that many of us wouldn't notice by simply going outside with a camera.

Today, we look at his work with snails. Snails probably don't get enough love from most people, but they're pretty amazing when you stop to check them out. While you might think of them as simply slow-moving, blobby creatures, Mishchenko's photographs show them actively exploring their surroundings, being curious, and interacting with one another. They're also all-around adorable.

Mishchenko's photos capture a wide variety of woodland life, both flora and fauna, but snails remain a constant favorite. "I photograph all insects, but snails have touched my heart particularly," Mishchenko explains. "I think that snails are simply extraordinary not only in their shape and form, but also in their beauty and behavior. They are magic creatures for me. I think they catch the attention of many people, not just mine."

After seeing them in their natural habitats like this, it's hard to argue. These snails look quite beautiful in the wild.

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This Is What High Schoolers Looked Like In 1969...And It's Oddly Familiar

You would likely come across something embarrassing if you looked back at your high school photos. Some of us were still finding out who we were in high school, as there was a lot of self discovery. It was an awkward time filled with puberty, changing bodies and voices, and evolving world views.

These photos from a high school in 1969, once published in Time magazine, are probably super embarrassing for the people featured in them. However, they don't seem too far off from how people currently look. It's as if time stood still...right?

I'm sure the people in these pictures would never want to see them again, but I think they look pretty good. After all, that's why they were featured in such a prominent magazine such as Time.

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This Video Will Completely Change Your Mind About Traveling On Planes

Every so often, you'll experience a rough landing on an airplane, which causes passengers to start clapping. In the past, I could never understand why people clapped. After all, the pilots are paid to land the plane. Why should they get a round of applause for doing their job?

Then I saw this harrowing video of pilots landing planes at an airport in Birmingham, England. This particular airport is known across the globe for its terrible crosswinds. Not only do I understand why people clap, but I'm ready to lead them in a standing ovation for these pilots.

It's going to be a long time before I think about flying again. I'm stressing myself out just by thinking about it.

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