Silk button spangle galls.

These Silk button spangle galls have a cover of golden hairs that give the impression of silk thread. The 0.3 cm button-shaped galls sit tightly against this oak leaf.

[Maggiemae]

I've never seen these before - like little buttons!

[Louise]

A nice close up.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Super close-up and so many on one leaf !!

[Phil Howcroft]

cracking macro lee, super POV

[mikeharris]

Great shot Lee. Such sharp detail. Looked great enlarged on black.

[Mat]

Very nice - looks totally alien like this.

[Rachel]

I have never seen this before. Great macro.

[Kareen King]

Super cool shot, Lee! Fav.

[Lindy]

Looks like a ready decorated christmas tree.

[Jen Hudson]

These are so beautiful, never seen them either. Great texture and colours.

[Angela]

Great details.

[Christine]

How unusual

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

The processing brings out all the texures beautifully. Great close up and details.

[Jo]

Beautifully captured and what amazing detail, love all the colours, sparkle and bokeh.

[Sarah Munnings]

They look intriguing, going to have to have a google.