Look for the Hidden Gems

When was the last time you looked at something you see all the time, like this tiny pod, and saw something new? The patterns and colors are truly beautiful, and worthy of more attention.

Everything old is new again. What have YOU found lately that calls for a second look?

Comments

S. Etole said…

That is so intricate ...

November 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

Sandy K. said…

I am going to try and get an even closer photo of it. I love the lacey patterns, and the purple veins!

November 10, 2009 at 11:13 PM

Pugelicious said…

That is a really good photo - everything in my garden is dying because of the heat we are having in Adelaide at present - not much to find I am afraid.

November 11, 2009 at 2:20 AM

joyce said…

I love the lace too...I didn't notice the purple veins until you pointed them out. Good job! (What needs a 2nd look right now is this keyboard I'm using, its my sons' and its disgustingly dirty!)

November 11, 2009 at 2:57 AM

Sandy K. said…

Joyce - thank you. Oh my...if I look at the things IN my house that's another whole post. I'm going to continue looking OUTSIDE the house for how:).

November 11, 2009 at 7:58 AM

Dagmar said…

Wauw this looks fragile...yet strong. Great colors.

I'm into my misty day of last sunday. It gave me change after change while it was flowing abound me.

November 11, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Anonymous said…

that looks so cool. such an intricate lacy pattern. today i discovered a new flower in my garden. a bright orange bloom that suddenyl shot out of nowehere. no fragrance. i have yet to find out what exactly it is.

November 18, 2009 at 10:13 AM

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