Comment from rooskanga1
I am guessing its a pussy willow or something in that family.Lovely shot of it. would have to see the whole stalk to tell for sure but sure appears to be a pussy willow

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thanks so much for your comments, I checked out Pussy Willow on internet and unfortunately that is not it, this is from a climber with tendrils rather than stalk and the pod is smooth not furry - thanks for the guess though much appreciated.

reply by rooskanga1 on 21-Mar-2012

it might be a clementis.

reply by rooskanga1 on 21-Mar-2012

Clamatis rather--good old google

Comment from Anne
This is so neat the way you took it. I like the close up and the detail you see in the seeds. They are so silky looking. I like the way you have part of the pod in the picture too. An excellent picture.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thanks Anne, I appreciate your comments.

Comment from Llilys0418
Interesting looking seedpod, I like the focus and colors. All the fluffy stuff on the seed adds a nice look to the photo, thank you for sharing, nice job!!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from bs84photos
this is a nice shot. I like how the softness of the white seeds contrasts the hardness of the shell. Nice composition and color.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thank you, I appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from canon shooter
You sure got great light and detail on the seeds. I really like the way the slight make the white shine, but the FG part seems a little distracting. I do not know if a little vignette or cropping would make it more stunning.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thanks Bob, I appreciate your comments, I left the whole pod in foreground in the hope someone would be able to tell me what it is - no luck so far think it will remain a mystery :) Mary

Comment from outsideMAN
Quite a good dramatic shot here! Gives the feel of the pod springing open just then!! Your photo has a good composition giving us a good look at the scene. Your shot is very sharp and very well exposed. Very good photo, well done!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from AprilWygant
WOW! Fantastic macro! Nature is so beautiful and you have captured it very well! Love the use of textures and the comp really makes this stand out. Great image!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2012

Thankyou so much for your positive feedback.