Close background photographs

I decided to take photographs of various natural backgrounds in relation to my theme of shells in unnatural surroundings. I think these images captured could benefit me as I can use them when creating backgrounds to inspire me in terms of what colours I may combine with the shell drawings or collages I may create.

In general I tried photographing subjects of subtle and lighter colours, as they would be the focus of the background which means they should not overpower the rest of the work. Some photographs are stronger than others, for instance those images where there is less clear subject matter seem to be better as it allows a better colour study.