"Monkey ball glow"... by marlboromaam

"Monkey ball glow"...

The green sweetgum tree balls (aka monkey balls) I shot recently have turned brown very quickly. Having a little black and white fun, while I can. Always enchanted and fascinated by the textures of these unusual little things!
Great b/w shot Maggie, such beautiful light
July 25th, 2012  
@simon0128 Thank you so much, Simon! Always appreciate your visit!
July 25th, 2012  
Fav!! Beautiful light, shapes and textures!!! Beautifully done!
July 25th, 2012  
They are fun. Wonderful focus.
July 25th, 2012  
Beautiful.
July 25th, 2012  
So pretty in b&w! I like the glow
July 25th, 2012  
They look kind of prickly and together they make a different picture!
July 25th, 2012  
It's all fun and games until you get one stuck in your foot!! I love those things too but YIKES I never manage to walk near a sweetgum without regretting it :s Love the B&W work on it, m'dear.. Really brings out the textures so well..
July 25th, 2012  
Beautiful
July 25th, 2012  
They do have lovely texture. Great for lighting too
July 25th, 2012  
Fab, the B&W definately brings out the texture! =)
July 25th, 2012  
Beautiful focus on the textures, lovely b&w
July 26th, 2012  
Great texture. It is amazing how quickly these gum balls have matured.
July 26th, 2012  
@ruthmouch I really appreciate your wonderful comments and the fav, Ruth! Thank you very much!

@cdonohoue @nadaa @paulien @maggiemae @buggus @kerristephens @sugarmuser @mantha @wenbow @daisy

Ladies, thank you for all your great comments and support! It's always appreciated in more ways than you know!
July 26th, 2012  
Cool textures.
July 26th, 2012  
@lynnb Thank you, Lynn!
July 26th, 2012  
Wow, they're so darn cool. I think a little extra fantastic in black n white! Nice shot :)
July 26th, 2012  
I love the way you capture light and textures! Fav'd this.
July 26th, 2012  
@gabsview You are so sweet! Thank you for your lovely comments, Gabrielle!

@janets Wow! Thank you for your wonderful comments and the fav, Janet! Most appreciated!
July 26th, 2012  
My little Ladybug hates these trees. She refuses to walk in the grass at my mother's home because of those pods! Great shot of the evil ones!!
July 26th, 2012  
@swguevin They are still a pain for me, too. They can tear up my lawn tractor in a heart beat. I pick them up all winter and spring. LOL! I have about a dozen big boxes full for some crafts I want to get to - if I ever find the time. Still, they hold a fascination for me with photos any how. Thank you, Sheila. Always appreciate your comments and visit!
July 26th, 2012  
Beautiful shot. Love the lighting.
July 26th, 2012  
You make them sparkle with beauty! As you know they are my pet peeve. Now I'm seeing fresh green ones on the ground here and there! Fabulous shot!
July 26th, 2012  
@sangwann Thank you so much, Dione!

@cimes1 LOL! Pros and cons to everything! Thank you, Carole! Always appreciate your visit!
July 26th, 2012  
Gorgeous shot! Love the range of tones in this. And the textures. And it has a nice soft glow, to boot. Definite fave!
July 31st, 2012  
@beteljooz You are so sweet, George! Thank you for your lovely comments and the fav! Most appreciated!
July 31st, 2012  
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