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10-JAN-2009

Holes - Tom
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Miroslav Kral 19-Jan-2009 22:40
Shirley is maybe right about holes. It is often in the nature, that shapes and colours are messages to others what to do, or not to do. Interesting design and a pretty macro.
Shirley Haden19-Jan-2009 07:16
What a great find and nice shot Tom! The holes are an amazing feature to this leaf. I'm guessing it might be a way of saying to bugs, I've already been ate so just leave me alone? I wonder? It just has to serve some purpose because they are just too neat!
Guest 18-Jan-2009 18:37
A bold macro! The pattern of those holes is quite remarkable, really. I wonder why the plant evolved like this? What purpose would they serve?

Very striking, anyhow.

Brenda
Guest 18-Jan-2009 18:16
Nicely lit and composed.
The holes in the leaves form an interesting counterpointto the bold diagonals
Bruce 17-Jan-2009 19:06
Thanks Tom. I stumbled across one today in Oxford Botanical Gardens, but a lot rattier looking, so you are safe ; )
Guest 17-Jan-2009 16:44
This is a natural Occurrence. thankyou
Bruce 17-Jan-2009 11:53
Lovely Tom, very strong. Are they naturally like that, or has something been nibbling?