Pine needle stars

Lester and I went to Kew gardens to see the rhododendrons and azaleas today. It was very hot - we've gone from March cold to mid-August heat in a matter of a few days.
The rhododendron shots didn't turn out as I'd hoped, so here's a Plan B shot instead, showing new needle growth on a pine tree. I thought they looked like stars.

Another shot from today's visit to Kew : http://365project.org/dulciknit/on-the-day-extr/2012-05-24

[Jean Tookey]

I really like this shot. Good Dof. Kew is a good place to visit.

[Corinne]

Very Nice, it looks like little fireworks !

[cheryl]

This is very nice. love the DOF

[carol white]

Super capture and nice dof!!

[CHARLES MALLIA]

nice and sharp closeup

[Cecilia]

Nice one!

[Jennifer C]

beautiful!!

[Milanie]

And a wonderful shot it is! Lovely dof and coloring.

[elkehochban]

Fab shot! Love that strong diagonal line and DOF!

[Roberta Clark Chalmers]

I really like the blue-green colors of the needles. Nice shot!

[Jo Ann Bellone]

very pretty

[Jen Hudson]

They do look like stars, great dof and tones.

[Cindy Hagan]

I agree! They do look like stars. Nice detail and composition!

[Netkonnexion]

Exquisite!

[Susan Bell]

Nice dof