Convergent evolution

These clematis seeds are really remarkably feather-like. I thought I had a better photo today but the focus is a touch off - hoping to be in a better photo-taking regime soon but I don't know that it will happen tomorrow. Apart from the busy weekend the washer broke and has just been fixed so I also have an ironing crisis - will catch up with you all ASAP I promise.

[Laetitia Petrussa]

I would have thought they were feathers indeed. Pretty!

[Sharon]

Pretty capture love the detail.
Good luck with the ironing!

[Jen Hudson]

These are so pretty. Nice capture. Clematis seed heads are often a sight,

[Kerry]

I like the slightly off-focus look. Very soft.

[Gabrielle Snyder]

Lovely. I thought they were feathers at first.

[Phil Howcroft]

we have to see it in bloom in the summer, most unusual

[Pat Knowles]

Clematis seeds are very pretty but like phil would have expected to see these in the summer! I think it's the backside of one of your hens!!!

[James_Nicholas]

Great focus.

[Judith Greenwood]

@phil_howcroft @happypat it's in flower at the moment - very pretty but hanging very low down so not the best focus. If I can remember where it is I'll take it again.

[KWind]

Lovely texture and dof!

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg flowering in january , how unusual

[Sarah Bremner]

Beautiful. What magnificent things we find in the world around us!

[Judith]

It's still a beautiful shot! Amazing how nature expresses itself in so many forms.

[gloria jones]

Neat shot and textures

[Joanna Payne]

Very pretty against the dark background. Do you know the name of it?

[Molly]

I rather like this soft effect.

[Judith Greenwood]

@joannapayne I think it's the top one here - 'Freckles' http://perfectpergolas.co.uk/blog/news/plant-a-scented-winter-flowering-clematis-for-your-pergola/

[Steve Angell]

Nice shot.

[Denise fuller]

Lovely close up

[10 Kids, One Camera]

Love the feathery softness! Beautiful!