Seashell Mandala on Dark Sandy Surface

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An overhead shot captures a meticulously arranged mandala of diverse seashells and small white pebbles on a coarse, grainy dark gray or black sandy surface. The central focus is a tight spiral created by small, pale beige, and light brown seashells, gradually widening outwards. Around this core, the spiral expands with increasingly larger seashells, arrayed in a pattern reminiscent of a golden spiral or Fibonacci sequence. These shells exhibit a variety of shapes and sizes, including bivalve shells (like scallops) and gastropod shells (conical or spiral-shaped), in shades of off-white, cream, beige, light brown, and hints of reddish-orange. Some shells have distinct ridges or ribbing, while others are smooth. Interspersed among the shells and outlining some of the spiral's "rings" are numerous tiny, round, white or off-white pebbles, providing textural contrast. The overall arrangement is circular, with the shells radiating outwards from the center. The sandy background is speckled with lighter grains, suggesting a beach environment, and provides a stark contrast to the lighter hues of the shells. The lighting is even, highlighting the textures and natural variations of each shell.