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I believe when these tree trunks felled out years ago remain a bit on the wayside, then they will eventually rush and fall into compost. Due to the dryness and, along the excessive bark beetle infestation of the trees, many trees had to be pleased and the wooden offer is just too big.
The Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus is a theatre building in Düsseldorf (Germany). It was designed by the architect Bernhard Pfau and built between 1965 and 1969.
Collective 52 Photo Project. 17/52 ''Organic''.
Organic - Relating to or denoting compounds containing carbon and chiefly or ultimately of biological origin. 50% of the dry weight of wood is carbon.
Corralled, as they are, into strict hierarchical submission, the individual pipes of this colony lifeform (that we know as an 'Organ') act as the voice of the animal. Untold years of evolution have rendered the pipes incapable of surviving outside of the collective, but they still retain their individuality in the timbre and pitch of their voices. Ancient, pre-collective tribal allegiancies may also be noted in the skin patterns of the various 'registers', which tend, apart from small variations or mutations in each rank, to be similar.
Much is still unknown about the private lives of these enormous beasts, but one thing we know for sure - they can be very, very loud when they are excited.
Some Humans have learnt to communicate with and, indeed, through, these animals. A certain J. S. Bach is noted for his mastery of the language of the 'Organ'.
The specimen depicted here lives in the Parish and Priory Church of Saint Nicholas at Arundel, West Sussex.
These little beauties were on sale this week so I indulged myself for my health and my project. I am very excited because I start my cookbook/food photography class tomorrow. Though after watching so many food photography videos it is clear why those images can be amazing; many have a big budget, a chef, food stylist, prop stylist, photographer, art designer, and photo re-toucher so why wouldn't they look perfect. Here's to new adventures...