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More info here: www.magic-tree.org/
Edit: This was the original Magic Tree. It has now been retired, and a new one at Cherry Hill has taken its place.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.
Family : Myrtaceae
plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&am...
This tree is near the main pond close to the cafe and is also a big tree. There are several others of almost equivalent size in SBG's.
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Gray tree frogs are, as their common name implies, predominately gray in color. They can be light or dark gray, or light gray with darker gray, black, yellow or green mottling. They are relatively small compared to other North American frog species, typically attaining no more than 1.5 to 2 inches (4cm to 5cm) in length. Their skin has a lumpy texture to it, giving them a warty appearance. They are virtually indistinguishable from the Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Hyla chrysoscelis, the only readily noticeable difference being their call.
Both Hyla chrysoscelis and Hyla versicolor have bright orange patches on the hind legs, which distinguishes them from other tree frogs, such as Hyla avivoca (Martof et al. 1980). Both species of Gray tree frogs are slightly sexually dimorphic. Males have black or gray throats, while the throat of the female is lighter (Tyning 1990).
Tadpoles have a rounded body (as opposed to the more elongated bodies of stream species) with a high, wide tail that can be colored red if predators are in the system. Metamorphosis can occur in as little as 2 months with optimal conditions. At metamorphosis, the new froglets will almost always turn green for a day or two before changing to the more common gray.
Geographic range
Gray tree frogs inhabit a wide range, and can be found in most of the eastern half of the United States, as far west as central Texas. They also range into Canada in the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba, with an isolated population in New Brunswick.
Behavior
Gray tree frogs are primarily arboreal, spending time in wooded areas, usually not far from a permanent water source. On rainy evenings they can often be found calling in or near shallow, temporary pools of water. They are nocturnal and insectivorous, consuming most any small arthropod they can catch. Mating occurs throughout the spring and summer months.They also will change colors, as in a light green to a gray, to match their habitat.
Gray Tree Frog, Hyla versicolor
In captivity
Wild caught gray treefrogs are frequently found in the pet trade. They make excellent, undemanding captives. A moderately humid vivarium of live plants is generally quite adequate to house them, along with a varied diet of commercially available crickets, small moths and other insects. Be sure to provide a source of water for your tree frog or mist frequently to keep the skin moist. These pets are common in and around the Oklahoma region, and are nocternal like many other tree frogs.
Conservation
There are several environmental changes that affect Hyla versicolor, including ones that result from human land use and development. Studies indicate that Hyla versicolor is moderately tolerant of pH levels as low as 3.5. UV-B radiation does not affect egg and larvae survival, but does reduce swimming activity. 200 – Concetrations of 2,000 micrograms per liter of Atrazine, a globally used herbicide used against pre- and post-emergence broadleaf and grassy weeds in major crops, gave tadpoles 10% less body mass and were 5% shorter than normal water concentrations. The larval period also took 5% longer in the greater concentration. Carbaryl, also known as Sevis, is the third-most-used insecticide. By itself, it does not hurt things, but UV-B radiation photoenhances its toxicity, reducing swimming activity and killing 10% - 60% of the tadpoles exposed to weak concentrations of this chemical for long periods of time. If predatory cues were also present, it killed an even greater 60% - 98% of the tadpoles.
Branching out! This year I am working on multiple exposures and composite images. I am also learning to paint in PS and getting back to painting with brushes. This is an experiment from yesterday when I came upon these trees filled with robins. 3 photos, some texture, and some PS paint.
Italian Tree Cricket
(Oecanthus pellucens)
Jardín Botánico Hoya de Pedraza,
Sierra Nevada,
Granada,
Spain
period of travel: 11.05. - 27.05.2018
Flight from TXL via LHR to Los Angeles, from there roundtrip by car through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota
stations were: Yoshua Tree NP (CA), Tucson (AZ), Carlsbad (NM), Taos Pueblo (NM), Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (NM), Great Sand Dune NP (CO), Colorado Springs, Top of the Peak Pike - 4200 meters (CO), Denver (CO), Badlands NP (SD), Rapid City (SD), Mount Rushmore NP (SD), Crazy Horse Memorial (SD), Rocky Mountains NP (CO), Canyonlands NP (UT), Flagstaff (AZ), Seligman (AZ), Los Angeles Harbour - USS Iowa (CA)
47 828 heads 5Z60 Carnforth to Tyseley heading down the Sutton Park line with 57 315 on the opposite end of the train. The tree growth at this location has been phoenominal during the past 12 months with the shot of anything heading in the Park Lane direction nigh on impossible.
Part of the curious southern small tor in the copse to the north of Two Moors Way between Dog Marsh Bridge and Hunter's Tor East Dartmoor. This looks like a tree monster choking on a rock.
Brisbane Ranges, Anakie trip: Stony Creek reservoir, valve housing, smal stone weirs, stone lined tunnels, cast-iron siphons etc.
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WATER SUPPLY .
In 1866, a large area comprising 1,560 .
hectares at the head of Stony Creek was .
reserved for catchment protection. The Stony .
Creek Dam was constructed in 1866-67 as .
Geelong’s first water supply catchment .
reservoir. The eastern embankment which .
formed the dam was 25 metres from ground .
level to the crest of the embankment. At the .
time of construction it was one of the highest .
earthen embankments in the world. .
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The dam was designed to provide a storage .
capacity of 3,427 million litres. The high .
earthen embankment did not prove completely .
satisfactory. Shortly after construction the .
embankment sank several feet. After a .
serious slip in 1872 water was drained from .
the reservoir. .
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At the same time, a smaller additional storage .
reservoir was built at Lower Stony Creek to .
provide a storage capacity of 645 million litres. .
The water was piped to Geelong via Anakie. .
Miners provided the labour to dig tunnels and .
channels and to build dams and roads. .
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After the formation of the Geelong Waterworks .
and Sewerage Trust (now Barwon Water) in .
1908, the embankment of the Upper Stony .
Creek Dam was restored to its original design .
height..
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CREATION OF A PARK .
The use of Brisbane Ranges as a water supply .
catchment was significant, as it resulted in the .
protection of valuable area of native .
vegetation. As early as 1918 the Field .
Naturalists Club of Victoria proposed the .
reserve of the Brisbane Ranges as a national .
park. ....
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
Botanical Garden in September 2007. In the background, the Upper Belvedere .
(pictures you can see by clicking on the link at the end of page!)
Botanical Garden, ginkgo Jacquin, April 2005.
Botanical Garden, succulents, outdoor area, April 2005.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna (Hortus Botanicus Vindobonensis, HBV) is a botanical garden that was established in 1754 in the 3rd Viennese district Landstraße.
The Botanical Garden is a facility of the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna. It is approximately 8 acres and is home to about 9,500 species. The tasks of the Botanical Garden include university research and teaching, the conservation of endangered plant species and seed and plant exchange with other institutions. A large part of the garden, adjacent to the Belvedere gardens is open to the public and serves as a recreational area.
History
The Botanical Garden was founded in 1754 as a "Hortus Medicus" (Medizinalpflanzengarten) on 1 ha. To this end, Maria Theresa - at the suggestion of her personal physician, Gerard van Swieten - had bought at Rennweg a 2-hectare estate. The order for the planning and design got Robert Laugier (1722-1793), who was since 1749 in Vienna. After having taken place the acquisition of the property, Laugier became first garden director (a position he held from 1754 until his retirement in 1768) as well as first chair holder of botany and chemistry, chairs that had been created afresh.
It subsequently evolved into a scientifically oriented botanical garden, the plants were arranged according to the Linnaean system (Linnaean taxonomy). Laugier's successor as director was Nicholas Joseph von Jacquin (Director 1768-1796). At that time the garden was home for about 8,000 species, the area was increased to approximately 7.8 acres. Jacquin's son Joseph Franz von Jacquin became his successor as director (1796-1839).
From 1841 on, the open land following the English garden style according to the system of Stephan Ladislaus Endlicher, who was director from 1839 to 1849, was redesigned. It had been layed out an officinal department with 196 beds. 1844 the Botanical Museum was built. Head gardener Joseph Diefenbach continued the redevelopment of the gardens in the sense of Endlicher. Director from 1849 to 1879 was Edward Schimmer. At this time the to European Botanic Gardens new concept of the phytogeographical groups was developed .
From 1883 to 1890, the Jacquingasse was created whereby the garden area was reduced to about 6 ha. 1890-1893 was built by director Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1878-1898) the greenhouse plant with tropical house. 1904/ 05 followed the new construction of the Botanical Institute and laying out of the biological groups.
1930, the Botanical Garden was to the so-called Host'schen garden at the southern end extended (formerly private garden of the Hapsburgs), as a result the garden reached its present size of approximately 8 ha. The adjacent Alpine Garden remained with the Belvedere gardens. Director from 1899-1931 was from Richard Wettstein. At the beginning of the 40s under director Fritz Knoll (1931-1945) the Alpine Garden was recreated in its current area.
Due to bomb damages during the Second World War (more than 40 hits), the demolition of the Botanical Museum and the felling of about 200 trees was necessary. Up to the 1970s under director Lothar Geitler (1945-1969) took place the removal of war damages and the reconstruction of the collections.
1970 the Host'sche garden was opened to visitors. 1975 began the general refurbishment of the institute building (until 1992) and the greenhouses, Director 1970-1995 was Frederick Ehrendorfer. In the 80s, the experimental house were built and created new experimental areas. In 1991, the Association of the Friends of the Botanical Garden was founded.
From 1995 on, the rehabilitation of the greenhouses was continued and the tropical house opend to the public. The Canaries group was built and expanded the group of the Austrian flora. Michael Hesse (1995-1997) was followed by Tod Stuessy (1995-2005) as director, since January 2006, Michael Kiehn is director of the botanical garden.
The garden collections include:
Abies pinsapo
Aesculus pavia
Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Diospyros lotus
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Ephedra
Ficus carica
Ginkgo biloba
Gunnera chilensis
+Laburnocytisus adamii
Liriodendron tulipifera
Magnolia
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Graves of Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin and Joseph Franz von Jacquin on the grounds
Nothofagus antarctica
Ostrya carpinifolia
Parrotia persica
Paulownia tomentosa
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Pinus aristata
Platanus orientalis
Poncirus trifoliata
Prunus tenella
Rhododendron
Salvia
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Syringa
Viburnum
Vitis riparia
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botanischer_Garten_der_Universit%C3...
When the kids were 2 and 4 years old (1990) acorn got translated to egg-horn. We wouldn’t have dreamed that high winds would take it down 35 years later.
A shot like this would be impossible in colour...
IR @665nm, red and blue channels swapped, individual colours tweaked.
Put a mirror down the middle of these tall trees in the woods of Hampden and they would probably appear as if they could be mirror images of one another - clever mother nature!
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