pohutukawa seed capsules

I photographed the little flower buds before http://365project.org/kali66/365/2013-12-11
here the flowers have finished and the seeds are forming , beautiful shapes and textures. I have been enjoying having my camera set on black and white mode.

[belinda]

I revisited the earlier photo - beautiful. As is this with those amazing shapes.

[Rita]

So interesting with the shapes and textures, greatly enhanced by the black and white. :)

[Rohini Gupta]

Gorgeous, the pattern looks superb in monotone. You can see all the interesting details.

[Rachel Withey]

Great shapes in this. Your album for Feb is looking fantastic

[Spanner]

this is great. Wonderful patterns.

[Cathie]

Wonderful little flowers -- very effective in b&w.

[Stephanie Swift]

Love the star shapes with the little ball-like centres. Great detail in this closeup.

[Dianne]

Great macro - looks good in b&w.

[Jo Smith]

Love the patterns and black and white

[MaryBeth Dailey]

This is great in b and w. I love the "stuff" in bottom left corner especially.

[Kiran]

Wow, beautiful star shaped flowers. I don't think I have ever seen them before.

[kali]

@ikamera probably not, as these are a new zealand native although I am sure there are other plants like it around the world, these are the remnants, @espyetta the stuff is the dead 'petals' which are red strands which stand out like a pompom when they are new.

[Islandgirl]

I love your b&w photo.
I have the same camera and you just made me realize I have that feature to explore, thanks!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

@kali66 Very neat plant. I would be interested to see it in color, too, just to see the plant, but it makes a fabulous b and w