My first thought was they reminded me of shoe trees I used to stretch my new sneakers - but they also look like black painted fingernails (if you have a good imagination). Anyway, they caught my eye today. Certainly full of pollen.
Milanie. You got that shot perfectly. That is wonderful. I have some decent lily shots but now I can't share them. Because, they'll never be as good as this one. I am unworthy! I am unworthy! No one will ever shoot a lily shot as good as this one. You've done it with squirrels and birds and now, flowers. I'm just throwing my camera away. BTW - I really like this one. A fabulous fav