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A tree swallow sits perched on a rusty pipe. Taken at Big Creek National Wildlife reserve last summer. Thanks for viewing and Happy Valentines day!!
Tree and a bit for Tree-mendous Tuesday. Let's hope Wet-Wednesday is better because today was pretty shit. Thankfully not every day we nearly burn down the whole house.
it can be hard to choose what to post for 'roid week -- i've got a lot of px100 and px600 images taken around here, but eye keeps being drawn back today to this hill, which somehow just demanded to be photographed on my road trip through oregon...
'roid week: day 4, image 2
"Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence."
-Hal Borland
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Paulownia Tomentosa the Anna Paulownia tree.
I have found this tree in an Arboretum in Eeklo Belgium!
It's worth it ! ;-) yes it does 😍
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A true and interesting story:
Carving paulownia wood is an art form in Japan and China.
The leaves can be eaten cooked; the flowers are edible, for example in a salad. But people only eat the plant in dire need, when there is nothing else to eat.
In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the fragrant, light lilac-purple flowers appear. Their scent is reminiscent of vanilla.
A decoction of the leaves is used to cleanse nasty sores and is said to promote hair growth and prevent graying. The leaves can also be used as a compress for bruises. The juice of the leaves is used against warts. The flowers are used in the treatment of skin conditions. A tincture of the bark is used in the treatment of fever and delirium. It has an astringent effect and is also used to expel parasitic worms.
The wood is not attacked by insects and is used to make boxes, clogs, furniture, musical instruments, etc. It is suitable for poles and beams in construction and a source of charcoal. The nitrogen-rich leaves are a good fodder crop and the roots prevent soil erosion. Various Asian string instruments are made from Paulownia tomentosa, including the Japanese koto and the Korean gayageum zither.
The plant contains a number of potentially toxic substances.
In China, this tree was traditionally planted at the birth of a girl. The fast-growing tree developed as the girl grew up. When she got married, the tree was cut down and the wood was carved into items for her dowry.
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I did not know this, but now I do ;-)
Image is from my archives, but straight from the camera!
First Monday back after vacation needs some positive uplifting photos, revisited a folder of a few photos I took a lovely evening in November. 1st image of the set of 3.
Ripponden
This shot was taken on the footpath which runs along the side of Ryburn reservoir, it was a potential candidate for a previous Saturday challenge, straight line shadows, but as a few of us discovered, nature doesn’t do straight lines, so it never got used.
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When I went for a wander in the woods recently, I found lots of snails on the trees. They have such wonderful patterns on their shells.
……Rather liked these two pair of trees that have clearly been growing together for a long time. Hope you all had a good Boxing day and are staying Covid safe, Alan;-)……
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vertical panning of tall tree trunks brings out an abstract monet'
Taken at Snug Haven Resort, Harrison Michigan
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Yesterday was such a glorious day with sunny skies and warm temperatures that gave us hope that spring is coming soon. It's amazing how a bit of sunshine can change the mood of the world around us. Lots of people were out walking and genuinely happy. Birds were active and we watched a Bald Eagle soar above us a few times amid the honking of swans and ducks below. In the bush, my eye was drawn to this one tree trunk that was ablaze with color from the sun. It made the peeling bark stand out with the backlighting. With a little luck we will see more sun than rain this spring.
Interesting damaged tree on the shore of Lake Ontario in Rotary park on the waterfront trail of Lake Ontario in Squires beach , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , June 7. 2022
Chestnut tree
Chestnut tree with blossoms
Damaged Chestnut tree with beautiful blossoms
on a path at the shore of Lake Ontario
near the waterfront trail of lake Ontario in Squires beach
June 2022
Lilies of the valley at the shore of Lake Ontario
Lilies of the valley
May 2022
Beautiful Solomons Seal flowers
herb plants
moss covered heart shaped rock
moss covered heart shaped stump
Moss
Coltsfoot
Tamarack trees with cones
Tamarack trees
cones
Dogwood
Trees with their shadows
Lichen
Fungi
Logs
Discovery bay
Sky
Flowering shrubs
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Large oak tree
Fallen tree
canoe boat launch
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Rod iron fence
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Bridge across Duffins creek marsh
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Fallen tree
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June 2022
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