Sweet Gum Ball

I've always thought the sweet gum ball looked like a ball of open baby beaks. To see how I spent way too much time trying to get this shot, see here: https://365project.org/darylo/album4/2021-01-16 See my other attempt at challenge here: https://365project.org/darylo/didn-t-make-cut/2021-01-16

I am trying to work on the artist challenge @kali66 put out, but it's really hard with the gear I have. Will try again another way if I can think of it! I did set up the tripod and used a macro clip to get this, but there are limitations to their resourcefulness.

[GaryW]

Stunning detail! I posted one yesterday https://365project.org/thewatersphotos/365/2021-01-15

[katy]

I have never noticed that before but have been fascinated by them for years as well. This is amazing detail in this photo.

[kali]

nice result, aren't the details so fascinating at that scale!

[Marnie]

Oh golly whizz, that sure looks like a bunch of open beaks to me. Clever shot.

[Jane Pittenger]

Maybe focus stacking? They do look like a mass of baby birds begging for food

[Issi Bannerman]

Super!

[Gillian]

Super detail. And they really do look like a lot of open beaks!

[Daryl O'Hare]

@jgpittenger I don't have editing skills or programs for that! I'm dreadfully behind everyone else in this regard.

[Corinne]

Great details

[Jane Pittenger]

Bummer

[Richard Sayer]

Could be THE Virus! Nicely done!