First idea - item I needed would not have arrived on time, so it will be shelved for a later time:-)
Second idea - learned new things and techniques but image too busy to be Zen.
Third idea - I was lucky to find some curled bamboo that would complete the shapes of circles/spirals in the composition.
The 'waterdrop' was an exercise in patience. I had to brush on a dab of Dial Natural Radiance Body Wash Soap with White Tea Extract onto the bottom leaf and wait for a drop to develop. Fired off a shot or two and then quickly catch it on a piece of cardboard before it dropped onto the shell. Took close to 100 shots to get a good looking drop.
The sand I had and just used different sized containers to create the rings in the sand.
Thanks to all who voted and/or commented. I appreciate it.
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