Leaf Buds?

This photo was taken of tree branches that hang over water. I liked the shapes of the leaf buds. Plant experts: Are those leaf buds? This shot was taken a few days ago at Green Lake. Thanks for stopping by.

[Jeff in VT, USA]

First, great composition! I've wondered what these types of pods?/buds? are too, when I have spotted them..in warmer days..

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So pretty against that beautiful blue water. I thought it was the sky at first.

[Helen]

Lovely shot. We know them as Catkins...... flower spikes that pollinate in the wind. From trees like Willow or Hazel.

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot

[Beryl Lloyd]

Great shot of Catkins as @dizzyd has already pointed out I should think these are on a birch or hazel tree

[Sally Ings]

Super capture against the blue sky.

[KWind]

LOVE this!

[Lis Lapthorn]

Great POV

[carol white]

Great capture of the catkins against the blue. Fav!! 😀

[Dawn]

A lovely image and detail

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely pov and contrast against the beautiful blue sky

[Maggiemae]

I think this is more a photograph of a beautiful sky rather than the catkins!

[gloria jones]

@maggiemae @salza @salza FYI...The tree branches which were filled with "catkins" were hanging over water so the blue background is water :).

[Claude Trew]

Perfect colours, yellow against blue. Well seen and captured.

[Richard Sayer]

These are Hazel catkins Gloria and they look great against that wonderful blue sky.

[Islandgirl]

Gorgeous comp Gloria!

[Gayle]

Such an interesting image! Amazing blue background, whether sky or water. :-)

[Debra]

Very cool image!

[Granagringa]

Beautiful lines and colors in the water and so well set off by the catkins

[*lynn]

wonderful sunlight and colors

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and focusing.

[Faye Turner]

Lovely shot! Loving that blue sky!

[sally agnew]

Gorgeous lighting and dof :)

[Francisca Perez]

Unexpected, great surprise

[Nicole Campbell]

So pretty against the blue

[Chris K]

a beautiful image Gloria. amazing how the water looks like sky