Oak Leaf Demise

Very weird and unique!

Uniquely beautiful and fascinating! LF

Wonderful close up shot Randy, lovely detail! L/ f/ Pin

Great shot and capture. L/F

A great macro shot and interesting background information!

Pesky critters but beautiful for sure!

Thanks Dawn, as many people would not appreciate these little growths, but I had the "gall" to put this one in my portfolio! lol Thanks much for your visit to my galleries and comment on this piece of work. Both are very much appreciated! Randy B. Rosenberger Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group

What amazing beauty these galls lend to this leaf! No doubt a fatal beauty, but still fascinating and full of grace. Outstanding! fav

I like this!

Thanks for the info, Randy.

For viewers' information: These are called oak leaf "galls" and are caused by the oak leaf gall wasp, which lay their eggs in the cells of the oak leaves. Best not to use insecticides, but most scientists claim that by taking down the leaves, branches, or stems that are infected, and burning them is the best. They usually don't harm the tree, if they are on the leaves, but may cause the leaves to defoliate sooner than normal! FYI Even ugly things can be beautiful, as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder!

Yes, what a unique capture.

Great macro, Randy! I have seen these globules before on the oak leaves, but don't know what caused it. Wonderful details. Well done!!