Before the flowers...

All gum trees have a bud with a cap - as shown here. The cap falls off when the flower opens. The caps can be many different shapes and sizes - and are used to help identify species.

[Marnie]

I'd never thought about that Rob, but you're right. Wake up Marnie.

[Fr1da]

Love the tones here

[Joan Robillard]

Our camera club theme is spring this month and one of the things I suggested was buds and catkins.

[Dione Giorgio]

Love the lighting in this shot.

[*lynn]

nice shot and great information

[Peter H]

Interesting!

[Jacqueline]

Wonderful pov and dof!

[FBailey]

Love the b&w

[Marnie]

Great light and shade.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[Ann H. LeFevre]

They remind me of our acorns- which vary as to the kind of Oak tree they come from. Good shot!

[Jane Pittenger]

Wonderful light and information

[Rob Z]

@golftragic Lol Marnie - it's just the old teacher coming out. It was always fascinating to see the differences though.

[Rob Z]

@fr1da Hi Frida - thanks for your comment. It was originally in colour (the b&w was for a challenge) and I think it was better in colour. It had lovely brown tones.

[Rob Z]

@joansmor Hi Joan - they always have such wonderful shapes and textures. Your camera club sounds like it does some great stuff!