Willow Pine Cone Gall

After I did some research on what this was I read: 'Inside snugly resides the wintering larva, which will metamorphose into a gnat when warm weather comes again.' So it's time to put this back outside where it belongs.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely details and lighting.

[Graeme Stevens]

excellent lighting again, great processing

[Issi Bannerman]

So special on black.

[Peter]

Lovely composition, lighting and point of focus Nova:)

[haskar]

Great light and focus.

[Sharon Lee]

nice light

[George]

Great composition and lighting.

[Kathy]

The lighting shows off the texture of the gall.

[Peter Day]

another winner

[GaryW]

I really like the light and dark background.