What is This?

This is the dead leaf of Gunner. Its gigantic leaves feel like sand paper in summer, but in winter, the dead leaves look like a crocodile’s skin.

[Maggiemae]

You are quite right - looks like a reptile's skin! Seen so close-up!

[Alicias]

It looks quite colourful. But definitely reptile-like.

[tingliu]

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[Ian McGuire]

never would have guessed a leaf...great detail!

[Paula McLaughlin]

I would have thought it was rock or bark. Very well captured texture!

[Taffy]

It looked like some kind of reptile skin to me as well. A great capture.

[Kareen King]

Wow, I was going to guess a tortoise before I read the description!

[Babs]

Interesting shot. Definitely has a reptile look to it.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

My first thought was that it was the leg of a turtle. Fascinating to learn that it's a leaf! Great macro!

[Sharon Simpson]

Wonderful! The macro is really good.....you can almost feel the texture!