Cedar...

What was that movie about the "pods?" LOL! These pods that appear on the cedar tree have always fascinated me. They will do some pretty weird things when the weather changes. If you want to see a really cool shot of these things will do, just take a look at Jennifer's (@randyzjen) pic here... http://365project.org/randyzjen/365/2012-04-03

Experimenting with the flash in low light outdoors. I like it!

[Sheri]

Very interesting..I have never seen them before. I love the textures! Great shot!

[Yvonne]

Cool shot. I've never seen them before either. And the movie--"Invasion of the Body Snatchers". Both the original and the remake creeped me out.

[JoeBoxster]

"invasion of the body snatchers".. gave me the creeps as a kid

[Caroline]

Those green cedar(?) leaves look wonderful- incredible detail. Weird like what...

[eva]

Stunning close up. Amazing details and colours!!

[Lisa]

Wow such a fabulous capture. The focus is incredible. Awesome

[rachel red]

it's a weird lump alright! but i love the contrast between the sharp foreground and hazy background.

[Janet]

And what will they turn into?

[GINA]

I've never seen them on our Cedars,,, mmm looks like some kind of fungus? great clarity on this shot!!

[Sharon Lee]

Is that what they are.. Pods, I always wondered. Nice low light shot, I think the flash works well here. Ivan never get a good flash shot

[Susan Golding]

I like the effect too, and it has such clarity.

[Deb]

Very interesting photo, Maggie! I have never seen pods like that on a cedar.

[karenann]

I've never noticed these pods on a cedar tree before ....love the lighting here and the color and texture. That pod intrigues me ...you have to photo these when the weather changes, etc., Maggie. Great pov.

[Kerri]

Beautiful shot

[Wendy Bowden]

Like the way the flash has lit this up, lovely shot

[BeckyS]

I like it too.

[Janet Shaffer]

Very interesting shot. Thanks for sharing the link for Jennifer's too.

[Mags]

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Sorry for the group reply, but I added Jennifer's pic link under the description so you can see what happens when these things get wet. Thank you for your very kind comments and visit! I'm grateful to each of you for your support, as always!

[Mags]

@janets Thank you, Janet! Appreciate you stopping by!

[karenann]

Oh my gosh ... I went to that link and can't believe what I saw. THAT is beautiful!! You have got something to look forward to for another photo op, gal. :)

[Mags]

@karenann LOL! If I can catch them at the right time. =)

[Caroline]

Oh that is weird.

[Mags]

@carolinedreams Yes, it is! Thank you for stopping by, Caroline!

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely capture.

[samantha]

Oooh very weird/interesting! =)

[Meredith Jones]

How interesting! Great dof!

[Mags]

@sangwann Thank you, Dione!

@mantha Thank you, Sam!

@copperheadglass Thank you, Meredith!

[Linda]

Nice shot! I have never seen those on cedars. Very curious looking.

[Mags]

@grannysue I will have to research them as soon as I have time. Thank you, Linda!

[Kd Wallis]

Oh weird! i had no idea that is what they turned into!! how interesting! thanks for sharing and great details!

[Mags]

@kdimagery LOL! Thank you, Kd! I always enjoy your visit!