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It does look like it's from outer space!
ReplyDeletebetween the seed pods the beginning of the buds themselves, it always amazes me at how beautiful plants become. Faythe @ GMT
ReplyDeleteInteresting shot. Definitely an alien look to it.
ReplyDeletethat's really unique... glad u found and took a shot of it :)
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It totally looks like it's from some other far off place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! I always enjoy your nature shots :)
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I find these (or something very similar) walking along my daughters street, I haven't quite put it together with the flowering stage.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool shot!
ReplyDeletesuch a wild and gorgeous pod!
ReplyDeleteDo you know what it is? Great picture.
ReplyDeleteThe picture is great, and the quote is fantastic! Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou have a great eye for color!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a spiked helmet...maybe the top of an otherworldly head.
ReplyDeleteGreat macro! I really like the sunlight and shadow on the seed pod.
Great photo! I added your hop button to my blog hop page! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments, everyone! I'm glad you find it as interesting as I do.
ReplyDeleteGramma 2 Many - it's a seed pod from a Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) tree. There are dozens hanging from the branches at my mom's house. Most people call them monkey balls, after they dry up and fall to the ground.
Awesome picture ... definitely funky!
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
Wow! That this is crazy looking! :]
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ReplyDeleteWhat you don't know is... as you were taking this photo, "it" snapped a picture of you too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteSweet gum trees, know them well! Great picture.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting seed pod! I love the details, light, and colors! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteUh oh! Illegal aliens! Call the border guards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and scary at the same time!
ReplyDeleteStrange looking! Let us know what pops out, okay?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! I love the colors :-)
ReplyDeleteInspires me to look beyond just flowers and insects
Very interesting as always : )
ReplyDeletesuperb shot! lovely background colour to compliment!
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Is that supposed to be edible? Scary! ;)
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I'm a huge c&h fan and that is one of my favorite quotes! Goes perfectly with your pic!
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