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357/365: "As long as the world continues to be strange and interesting, I still want to take pictures of it." ~ Moby

357/365: "As long as the world continues to be strange and interesting, I still want to take pictures of it." ~ Moby
2 more pictures above in notes! :)

It was raining off and on today, so when it stopped, I immediately took the opportunity to go out and find my Picture of the Day. I returned to the same area of our upper forest as yesterday because I realized there is a lushness there which promises endless wonderful discoveries! I only went about 200 feet from the house, and there I found all kinds of mossy stumps and Oak saplings which begged closer inspection.

First I found some Pixie lichen, but they weren't quite right. Then I found a lovely little mushroom under the lip of a log, and got some nice images. Then, I was carefully sweeping away leaves when I saw the leaf in the picture above! WOOT!! Look at those tiny wasp galls!! I did some looking on the internet but wasn't able to find out what kind these are, but they're a brand new discovery for me! So interesting to look at, like something from another planet. If you don't know, a wasp gall has the egg of a wasp inside, which will grow as the gall grows larger, and eventually the adult wasp will emerge from the gall! You can see the escape hole in the inset image above! Totally fascinating!! :D

Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known by his stage name Moby, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, DJ and photographer. He is well known for his electronic music, vegan lifestyle, and support of animal rights. Moby has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Allmusic considers him "one of the most important dance music figures of the early '90s, helping bring the music to a mainstream audience both in the UK and in America". Wikipedia: Moby

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 Pam J
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Exquisite !

Reminds me of a crab.... the eyes !!
10 years ago.
 Annemarie
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splendid
10 years ago.
 Annemarie
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Wish you a peaceful, serene Xmas.
Love. Annemarie
10 years ago.
 Phill G
Phill G
Amazing!
Have a wonderful Christmas, Janet.
10 years ago.
 Fizgig
Fizgig
The rare and elusive leaf crab ;) Great find and shot!
10 years ago.
 (*NIKonGT*)
(*NIKonGT*)
Magical!
Wonderful Holidays for you and yours!
10 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Superb macro!! So exquisite! LOVE this:))
Happy Holidays, dear Janet!

Thanks for adding your high quality picture on Nature Fine Pictures Gallery
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10 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
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Never ever heard of a wasp gall before, but as I really can't see the point of a wasp - I've never wondered how they are born. Absolutely fascinating Janet, I love seeing nature in a totally different way. I don't wear my glasses when I'm out and about because I only need them for close ups, so I miss all these gorgeous mini-macros. With your wonderful pictures, I am sharing this world. Thank you. xx
10 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
What a great find and a stunning picture. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best to you and yours in 22014.
10 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
quite cool!
10 years ago.
 tiabunna
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What a fascinating macro and explanation. Thank you.
Seen in Prime Lenses (fixed focal length) Group.
10 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
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Like some strange creature =)
10 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
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Great like a type of frog
10 years ago.

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