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
