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A Natural "Gem"


A Natural
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 723 W: 3 N: 2291] (8158)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-24
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Flora of the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-06 17:53
Viewed: 302
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today, I am posting a shot of a “natural gem” which I took during my last trip to Cyprus (from Akdeniz coastal line) while we was searching herptiles and butterflies. Here you can see a lovely-shaped:) natural resin originated from an Acacia cyanophylla (western orange wattle or western blue-leafed wattle) sap which fundamentally was used by the tree to protect itself as a reaction to outside stimuli such as adverse weather conditions, infections, insect attacks, or other mechanical damage, etc.

Bayraminizi en icten dileklerimle kutlar, saglik ve mutluluklar dilerim.

TFL!
Cheers,

Bayram

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Natural resin comes from plant saps and it is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Sap (or latex) is the fluid carried inside the phloem of a plant, circulating to distribute food and water to various parts of the plant. A classic example is pine sap, which has the characteristic sharp odor of terpene compounds. As anyone who has interacted with pine sap knows, the substance is very viscous, but it hardens over time. A number of other plants produce resins, and plant resins have been used by humans for thousands of years. Some plants exude a similar substance called gum or gum resin which does interact with water. Gum tends to be softer and more malleable than resin.

Plant resin can be clear to dark brown in color, and it varies in opacity and hardness. Some plant resin is also extremely volatile, since it contains unstable compounds. Misidentification of resinous trees can sometimes lead to unfortunate accidents, since some resins contain heptanes, flammable and potentially explosive hydrocarbons. The popular decorative material amber is fossilized plant resin. The rich golden color of amber is a common shade for plant resins, but amber can also be found in more rare colors, like blue.

Humans have been using natural resins for thousands of years. Pine pitch has been used to seal boats, mummies, food containers, and an assortment of other things. It has also been used as a component in varnish, lacquer, inks, perfumes, jewelry, and many other objects. With human technological advances came the realization that resins could be formulated into polymers, and the discovery of synthetic resins followed shortly after.
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  • Great 
  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 957] (4608)
  • [2008-12-06 23:19]

Salam Bayram,
this shot make me think of the Jurassic Park, where the DNA of the dinosaurs are intact.
Excellent shot of the sap.
Very unique and informative.
Thanks, Prof.

Regards,
Foozi

Merhaba Bayram Hocam,
Mükemmel bir yakın plan çekim.Güneş hüzmeleri ve reçinenin rengi mükemmel.Elinize sağlık.
Selamlarımla...
Mutlu bayramlar,

hAyAti

Selam Bayram Hoca,
Ben de bu reçinelerin transparan kehribar rengine bayılırım. Doğanın harika bir olayı daha. Kayısı ağaçlarımda var umarım bu yil bazı örnekler sunabilirim. Bu güzellik için teşekkürler
Selahattin E

Bayram Hocam
Harika yakalamışsınız
Zaten çok güzel rengi vardı arkadan güneş ışığı muhteşem bir renk vermiş
Elinize sağlık
İyi bayramlar
Burak

  • Great 
  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1699 W: 124 N: 1451] (20496)
  • [2008-12-07 1:35]

Merhaba Bayram bey,
yansımalarıyla mükemmel bir detay çalışması.TL ye başladığım ilk günlerde benim de bu tarz çalışmalarım olmuştu.Ellerinize sağlık.İyi bayramlar.Necla.

Merhaba Bayram
Reçinenin bala benzer rengi,ışık ve detayları çok güzel.Ellerine saglık.
Bayramınızı en içten dileklerimle kutlar
saglık, sıhat ve mutluluklar dilerim.

Selamlar
H.Ayhan

Hello Bayram,
A beautiful and original macro with superb light,Great detail,Superbly captured the lighting is done to great effect.Great informative note.
Best regards Siegfried

Merhaba Bayram, fantastic light on this splendid natural gem, wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 575 W: 0 N: 1575] (9083)
  • [2008-12-08 10:27]

Merhaba Bayram!
Wonderful gem - it resin? /polish - zywica/ - by the look...amber!
Beautiful colors, light and picture.
Wonderful, fantastic effect!!!
Greetings.
Barbara

Nice shot, great colors, the nature is really impresive, great shot. TFS

sure it is beautiful,Bayram.. i like this colour very much where most of my bracelet from this colours.. nice idea.. well composed with the lovely light coming from the back.. good one.. tfs..

regards, terry

Merhaba my dear friend,

Interesting and very beautiful moment of the mother nature!
Very well captured and presented!
Congratulations and TFS.
Um grande abraço,
Sergio

Merhaba Bayram hoca,
Özellikle kaysı ağaçlarında çok sık ratladığımız ve
kedi balı da adı verilen bu akma'yı harika sundunuz.
Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 150 W: 0 N: 7] (44)
  • [2008-12-09 13:27]

Merhaba Hocam, burda ışığın reçine içindeki kırınımı çok hoş. Kompozsiyon da harika. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

  • Great 
  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2730 W: 412 N: 2986] (32815)
  • [2008-12-10 0:50]

merhaba Bayram bey...
değişik bir çalışma, güzel notlarla güzel bir paylaşım elinize sağlık...selamlar

  • Great 
  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2641 W: 1 N: 1264] (15443)
  • [2008-12-10 11:07]

Intelligent capture,
nice colors and beautiful rays,
exquisite composition,
greetings

Yine ben;)
doğa küçük de olsa mucizelerle dolu aslında,
küçücük bitki özü, reçine damlası gibi,
ışık bu kadar mı güzel yakalanır ve bu kadar mı muhteşem sergilenir bir damla reçine,
bravo kardeşim,
ellerine, gözlerine, emeğine sağlık,
selamlar,
Taner

  • Great 
  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2145] (8970)
  • [2008-12-11 18:46]

a well thought of POV here, Bayram.
you captured so beautifully a hardened resin against the light for a perfect look like a gem indeed. the contrejour is just nice, giving a sparkling effect on this amber. well done!

TFS
regards
Agoes

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