Scallop Collection (page 6)

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Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) Date:

Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) adult, with tentacles extended, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

St James the Apostle (St James the Great) Patron saint of Spain. Horses trappings show scallop shells, the saints symbol. Woodcut

Variegated Scallop (Chlamys varia) adult, on seabed, Lyme Bay, Dorset, England, August

Prosciutto-wrapped scallop brochettes with sauce bearnaise

Bay scallop and ruler with text beside it, close-up

Scallops with linguini in bowl, close-up

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Three raw and opened scallops

Seared scallops with chutney served in shell, garnished with fresh coriander leaves

Scallops on white background

Hor mok hoi shenn, steamed scallop curry from Thailand

Shellfish, raw and cooked

Belgium, West Flanders, Bruges, scallops for sale at Vismarkt (fish market), close-up

Threading herb-flavoured scallops onto a wooden skewer

Shredded chicken with Tientsin fen-pi, steamed scallops in shells on plates, and spiced salted spareribs in bowl

Removing membrane from a scallop, close-up

Tempura, a Japanese seafood and vegetables deep fried in batter on plate

Bacon and scallop garnish added to cream soup with spoon, close-up

Scallop being opened with sharp knife over chopping board, front view

Using a knife to detach a scallop from its bottom shell

Seared scallop, pea puree and crispy pancetta on a ceramic spoon

Two whole scallops in shells

Cross-section model of Great scallop (Pecten maximus)

Moroccan scallops on barbecue grill, being turned with tongs

Fish and shellfish ceviche, cotaining shrimp, scallops, sweetcorn and sweet potatoes

Two scallop skewers being char-grilled on a grill pan

Raw bay scallops in white bowl

Array of protein-rich foods

Bean curd soup with fish stock, braised fish Hunan-Szechwan-style, stir-fried scallops in oyster sauce, and stir-fried fish fillet on platter

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A selection of fresh seafood on crushed ice, including crab claws, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, langoustines (scampi) and smoked salmon

Iceland scallop (Chlamys islandica), shells

Queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) on sea floor

Royal Cloak Scallop Shell

Oxytoma, or Scallop: Fossilised shell of a suspension feeding scallop, the Oxytoma longicostata (Stuchbury)

Pecten, or Scallop: The convex right valve and the flattened left valve of the shell of the scallop Pecten beudanti Basterot, which prefers living in clean sand in fairly shallow water

Various fish, shellfish and seaweed in fishing net, including snail, cushion star, scallops, starfish, brittlestar, mackerels, dogfish, sea urchin, ray egg case, dogfish egg case, snail egg case

Orange Austral Scallop Shell

Different shells shapes and colours

Grilled prawns and skewered scallops, served with bowl of lentils and coriander leaves

Three scallops, high angle view

Two portions of Coquilles St Jacques, containing baked scallops, mushrooms and potatoes in a cheese and white wine sauce, close-up

Selection of flower-like Sea Anemones (Actiniaria), view from above

Side view of partially open Flame Scallop

Scallop shell C019 / 1297
Scallop shell. Shell of a Caribachlamys pellucens scallop. This species of marine bivalve mollusc is found off the coast of Florida, USA. This specimen measures 33mm long

Scallop shell C019 / 1341
Scallop shell. Shell of a scallop (Mirapecten mirificus). This species of marine bivalve mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 37mm across

Scallop shell C019 / 1326
Scallop shell. Shell of a scallop (Gloripallium pallium). This species of marine bivalve mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 62mm across

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The scallop, a symbol of pilgrimage and artistic expression, holds various meanings across different cultures and locations. From the El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain to the Scallop Sculpture by Maggi Hambling in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, this shell has captivated people's imaginations. In Aldeburgh, Suffolk, the Scallop sculpture by Maggie Hambling stands proudly on the beach. Its intricate design and grandeur evoke a sense of wonder as it overlooks the vast expanse of ocean. The shell fountain adorned with scallop shells along the Camino de Santiago in Spain adds a touch of elegance to this spiritual journey. Scallop dredgers at Kirkcudbright Harbour in SW Scotland showcase how these shells are not only admired for their beauty but also harvested for sustenance. Just like Stacia Napierkowska - a silent movie star who mesmerized audiences with her grace and charm - scallops have an allure that transcends time. Ethel Davies' creation of Hamblings Scallop further emphasizes its significance as an art form. This masterpiece serves as a reminder that art can be found even in nature's simplest creations. Similarly, thousands of mollusc shells cast up by waves each day on Spain's Atlantic coastline tell tales of resilience and abundance. The Pilgrims scallop or Pecten jacobaeus is deeply intertwined with religious pilgrimages such as those undertaken on the El Camino route. It represents unity among travelers seeking spiritual enlightenment while embarking on their arduous journeys. As we contemplate these diverse representations of scallops - from sculptures to fountains to natural formations - we are reminded that beauty can be found everywhere if we open our eyes and hearts to it. Whether it is depicted in Botticelli's iconic painting "The Birth of Venus" or discovered washed ashore on beaches worldwide, the scallop continues to inspire and captivate us with its timeless allure.