I'm not sure what this tree is, but I loved the brown seed pods hanging beneath it's bright green foliage. After I decided to use it, I finally saw the tiny lady bug on the pod!

Great shot! The pods almost look burnt or something and the ladybug is a nice little surprise:) jennyLit · 2011-09-07: 20:38

Very interesting, Brenda. What else can you tell us about the tree? JustGarden · 2011-09-07: 20:39

This is a Mimosa Tree, in the spring they have a beautiful pink fluffy flower. As these seed pods turn brown they will get a little bug in them. You can pop them open and see the little bugs. It looks like one little bug has started eating into the pod. I have a beautiful one (Tree) in my back yard. karmankwarner · 2011-09-07: 20:45

and if you would like one for your yard we have plenty to spare and can give you one. :) karmankwarner · 2011-09-07: 20:45

I love the tones and texture, very cool! urmysunshine · 2011-09-07: 20:46

Great color in this shot... mrmeliska · 2011-09-07: 21:35

Nice find and great shot! Love the contrasting colors! darfoster · 2011-09-07: 21:36

Why are seed pods so very interesting....something I always have to take another look at! Nice how their color and shapes stand out against the lovely green! lookagain · 2011-09-07: 21:40

Oh Brenda!!!! This is fantastic. Please submit as the Mystic Theme!!!! Windchimes!!!! danrav · 2011-09-08: 06:14

Fantastic shot and post Francesc21 · 2011-09-08: 12:45

oooh! the colours are so vibrant! KatysPassionata · 2011-09-08: 22:39

Beautiful! Shaparak · 2011-09-08: 23:26

I like these fruits. When they are dry we can play with them... Very nice shot too! renatomartins · 2011-09-10: 07:36

Très jolies couleurs contrastées ! je pensais que c'était un acacia cet arbre ; maudlaurens · 2011-09-10: 11:20

Very cool the way they are back lit! DancingDolphin · 2011-09-10: 20:16

I love it! pandka · 2011-09-11: 07:28