I was fascinated by an old tree stump during an ever rarer walk lately.
In isolation, the ancient cracking tree stump was a gorgeous combination of textures.
But on closer inspection, tiny, colourful, succulent plants were emerging inside the troughs of the cracks and rings of the aged wood.
© Alice through the Macro Lens [2012]
Alice through the Macro Lens 
Neat find! I especially like the one on the bottom – if you unfocus your eyes, it looks like a fabulous fabric pattern.
Interesting! Such pretty colors, too 🙂
Such beautiful colors and contrasts.
How lovely..
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Gorgeous
Beautiful enhancements- magical !!
I love how, out of death and decay, comes bright colourful life!
Your ‘seeing’ is so lovely — I must get a macro lens of my own!! Inspired……
Absolutely stunning shots. I’ve looked at lots of ‘inside’ shots for this week’s challenge and these photos are exceptional. I think it is because you’ve captured something that would remain unnoticed, which is just beautiful. Thank you, you’ve reminded me I need to slow down today and take notice of things around me – ALWAYS a great reminder. 🙂
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What a great investment that lens was – giving you such wonderful subjects to find and photograph, and for us to enjoy too!
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Great concept… great photos… 🙂
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Amazing how much detail is there.
Great find Alice. You captured it well.
Great pics.
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Amazing as always
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A wonderful find – and great pictures!
Oh that’s inside alright!!! Good work as usual Alice!
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Wow, so much colour in such a small space.
Really interesting!
Wow! A beautiful set of images of a wonderful find! Isn’t it amazing how nature never wastes any space or opportunity?
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They look like precious jewels. Great shots.
Kate
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Really cool!
special shots, beautiful!
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Nice micro.