Oak Gall by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on Apr 20, 2015

Open full image in new tab Zoom on image

Close

Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.

Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.

Description

These little balls, called oak galls, are a common occurrence caused when the tree reacts to non-stinging wasps laying their eggs on its leaves, branches, twigs or flowers. These insects inject a hormone into the plant tissue, causing it to grow abnormally and enclose the developing wasp larvae. Galls usually don't cause lasting harm, but heavy infestations can be fatal. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/rid-oak-galls-37878.html I just learned what these are when I did a net search. I also probably seen the smallest insect I have seen while taking this picture. it will be the next post

Comments (24)

)

4:44AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Very interesting capture and background info.

)

5:37AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Almost surreal....Cool work....

)

5:54AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

That is fascinating!

)

6:45AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Excellent shot. Now I know how such one looks inside :-)

)

7:19AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Richard, this is a very cool capture. Thank you for the explanation as I had no idea about what caused this.

)

7:51AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Very interesting, Richard. I used to see these on live oak trees but the were brown and more solid inside. Nicely found!

)

8:04AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Amazing... Cool capture !!!

)

8:41AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Cool capture!

)

9:58AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Superb and very interesting macro, excellent photo, Richard! Thanks for the infos.

)

10:40AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Gorgeous macro and interesting infos !

)

rangeriderrichard

10:46AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Very cool and informative too! :)

)

11:04AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

I first thought it was a kiwi fruit !! Great info Richard.

)

11:47AM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Outstanding shot Richard!!!! Learn something every day, Great info!!

)

12:39PM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Shining shot.

)

2:37PM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Ain't nature wonderful.

)

3:26PM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Interesting information.

)

5:35PM | Mon, 20 April 2015

great info and cool pic of it, it is a interesting find...

)

5:41PM | Mon, 20 April 2015

Gret shot and very interesting!

)

12:03AM | Tue, 21 April 2015

Great details! Very nice shot!

)

5:27AM | Tue, 21 April 2015

Fascinating Richard

)

7:01PM | Tue, 21 April 2015

impressive

)

9:05PM | Wed, 22 April 2015

Never seen inside one until now - something new to experience every day.... Cool shot of this, Richard!

)

irisinthespring

8:25PM | Thu, 23 April 2015

Neat capture and info!

)

9:38PM | Thu, 30 April 2015

Wonderful photo and information my friend!

11 54 0

Photograph Details

F Number	f/10.0
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Shutter Speed	1/640
ISO Speed	200
Focal Length	105

01

Days

:

03

Hrs

:

11

Mins

:

54

Secs

Premier Release Product

MS24 Shamrock III for DAZ

3D Models

By: London224

$18.00 USD 40% Off

$10.80 USD

News Software by Bondware