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Close-up macro photograph of a nautilus shell against a dark background, captured for 321 Magazine.

321 Magazine Heaven Issue 2026

About

This macro photograph features a close-up study of a nautilus shell centered against a dark, textured background. The lighting highlights the concentric ridges and spiral growth patterns across the shell surface. Captured by photographer Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-nti and styled by fashion editor Lily Zhang for 321 Magazine as part of the Heaven Issue project, the image has a monochromatic and moody aesthetic with a grainy, tactile finish.

Brand

321 Magazine

Project

321 Magazine Heaven Issue 2026

Keywords

nautilus shellseashellshell

Credits

Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-nti
Photographer
Lily Zhang
Fashion Editor/Stylist

Styles

EditorialVerticalMoodyMonochrome

Techniques

Analogue / filmMacro

Industries

Magazines

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial
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