Pokey

If there were a seed pod of 2020, it would have to be the sweetgum. These spikey seed-filled balls resemble models of coronavirus.
Do you want to know something ironic? The young green sweetgum seeds can be boiled to make a tea known for its antiviral properties.

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful image!!

[Babs]

Super image, it does look rather like the coronavirus fav.

Interesting information too and as you say quite ironic.

[Mags]

My favorite thing! I love these balls.

[Peter Dulis]

so interesting - fav

[Milanie]

Wonderful focusing

[Carole Sandford]

They make a great subject! Super focus!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

There are a lot of things nature can provide to shoot this thing down but you won't hear about it on the news. Too much money tied up in the companies in China promoting the vaccine. I like your pov on this shot- it really makes you think twice about touching them!

[Islandgirl]

Wow very interesting information, love your dof!

[Corinne C]

Beautiful picture of these pods and interesting story.

[Benno]

talk about focus - beautiful closeup!

[Kat]

Wow love the pov, excellent focus and thanks for the information very interesting

[Van]

Beautiful focus and great composition.

[Diana]

Magnificent focus and dof, interesting info too.

[eDorre]

Love your composition and focus!

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot

[Yvonne]

Beautiful, just love how when we start photography we find a totally new insight and perspective of what is around us.

[Susan Wakely]

Such an interesting looking seed pod. Get boiling!

[Joyce Lancaster]

Fascinating seed and a great picture Fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Lovely depth of field and focus. fav

[Junko Y]

The textures, tones, and DoF come together nicely here -- and then to find out it also has antiviral properties!

[GaryW]

Love their textures, but hate to step on one!

[Carole Sandford]

Wonderful textures!

[KV]

Nice detail and interesting info... I hate stepping on these balls!

[Pyrrhula]

Great close up with beautiful clear details.