Shade
I have taken several shots of trees that have been polled. There seem to be several reasons for cutting trees like this: to increase the longevity of the tree, aesthetics and to increase its leafy shade. This last point is demonstrated in the photo. The tree stands above some benches in the main high street in Saabrücken, offering respite from the sun to weary shoppers. Its form is obviusly the product of human pruning
Hello: Neat Blog name and concept. Daily posting keeps you 'on your toes', so to speak. So far, so good on your goal of daily posting going back to November. Well done. mc
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Trees always appeal to me. This one certainly looks like it has been "hand-crafted" but is no less beatiful for that.
ReplyDeleteThis tree might make a nice anti-rain umbrella too. I always get a little bit dizzy looking at photos like that, hmm.
ReplyDeleteEven if it's 'helped' a little, it still is really beautiful tree!
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I could see myself taking that same shot while relaxing under that canopy.
ReplyDeleteThe tree is just standing there anyway, why not provide a shady place to sit too? Multipurpose trees - I love them!
ReplyDeleteAwesome branches! The branches look like roots, as if the picture were turned upside down. Pretty confusing.
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Joan Elizabeth: I have not yet gone into this in systematic fashion, but I would like to document all the “hand-crafted” shapes there are. I see many styles as I walk around Germany and France.
Martina: Just hold onto the tree trunk.
joo: The branches make an interesting pattern, I think. I hope you are having a good weekend over there in Silesia.
Don and Krise: Yes, good of the local council to help us tree photographers with some benches.
RogerB: And serving as a dog urinal, too! These trees are so practical.
Buenos Aires Photoblog: You will have noticed from some of my more oblique shots that I do occasionally like to disorient my viewers.
J'avais la meme impression que Buenos Aires Photoblog, que tout est renverse sens dessous-dessus. Un peu troublant ;)
ReplyDeleteAda: Peut-être if faut que je tourne la photo?
ReplyDeleteit's a beaufitul shot. Simply amazing and just like a painting! Great!
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