Sweetgum tree balls???

This is NOT my photo. I took a phone shot of this in a magazine at my neurologist's office. Thought it would come in handy to illustrate how sweetgum tree balls look like a virus. Don't like this one - take a look at these other virus pics - https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/hledej.php?hleda=virus&gclid=CjwKCAjw2OiaBhBSEiwAh2ZSP_ruA9UkYKxtdeFF13lGP1qTwsNF2ay2bepG72Ei86G_lmZSPOWvXBoCXQIQAvD_BwE

[Corinne C]

Knowing this could represent a virus I shiver and at the same time I think it's beautiful. Maybe I should forget my prejudice :-)

[Mags]

@corinnec LOL! This is supposed to be the Corona Virus. But I think sweetgum tree balls are beautiful. =)

[Susan Wakely]

So many patterns replicated in nature for good and bad.

[Mags]

@wakelys Very true. Like positive and negative.

[Phil Howcroft]

this is just fabulous artwork Mags, would look awesome on the wall of a trendy bistro or cafe

[LManning (Laura)]

The red makes them look more threatening.

[Larry Steager]

It does have a creepy resemblance.

[Mags]

@phil_howcroft LOL! It's the Corona Virus. Maybe in a medical office? Thank you, Phil.

@ljmanning It's a dangerous beauty. =)

@larrysphotos Wouldn't it be interesting to see if all the illnesses under a microscope had a natural remedy that resembled them? =)

[Bill Ososki]

Wow, what a good comparison!

[Mags]

@ososki Thank you, Bill.

[Diana]

They look pretty scary!

[Mags]

@ludwigsdiana I guess so.

[Pam]

Very cool edit.

[Mags]

@pamalama Thanks, Pam.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love the abstract look of this.

[Mags]

@mittens Thanks, Marilyn.

[Renee Salamon]

Good shot but very creepy

[Mags]

@rensala LOL! Thanks, Renee.