It seems a piece of lava from a volcano.

That's really an interesting read about kauri gum, and it's really beautiful. Very nice shot, and I learned something today. Thank you.

Very interesting info on the Kauri gum. It makes a very nice photo subject as it seems to be lit up from within.

funny ! impossible to guess that it comes from a tree

That makes an interesting read to go with your pic there. Looks like a natural form of treasure.

learn something new everyday! thanks!! that's beautiful.

What a gorgeous rich amber color you got going here. That background is fabulous and goes perfect with the subject. Great artistic quality!

beautiful colors

At first I thought this was a slice of petrified wood.
Colours and textures are superb!

That bokeh in the background is superb. Really nice mix you add to the main dish, the stone of course.

I like the title and the colors of the stone(?)

Really beautiful light and colors.

lovely light and bokeh in this shot and a great contrast between the glowing - almost alive - gum and the more muted tones of the background.