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Post by Sepiana on Nov 18, 2019 6:02:07 GMT
Hi everyone, Would you like to participate in the Weekly Photo Challenge? Just take a photo that is your interpretation of the theme and post it in this thread. - Your photo(s) should be your own, i.e., they should not have been taken by someone else. - Photoshopping is allowed but should be kept to the basics only rather than a total transformation. - Grab your camera, experiment, and, most of all, have fun.
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dennis9
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Post by dennis9 on Nov 18, 2019 15:15:51 GMT
A photo taken this morning - the bark of the Gingko tree opposite our house. It is said to be the oldest of all the trees. i.ibb.co/vDzD7K6/Tree-Bark.jpgDennis |
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Post by tonyw on Nov 20, 2019 17:05:36 GMT
Another old tree - a Dawn Redwood which was common back when the dinosaurs roamed but was thought to have become extinct until a few were discovered in China in the 1940's. This one in our front yard is descended from seeds collected then. It grows fast - we planted it around 20 years ago and it's now over 50ft high and will eventually get to over 100ft. The bark is particularly striking in the early morning sun (which may well explain the name of the tree) and luckily this morning we got sun at the right time so here are a couple of shots. It's a deciduous conifer and seems to be at its most colourful at this time of the year when dropping its leaves.   Tony |
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Post by hmca on Nov 20, 2019 21:29:47 GMT
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Post by billz on Nov 20, 2019 23:10:43 GMT
Tree bark on an old stump being reclaimed by various lichen, moss and fungi.  Thanks for the theme Sepiana! |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 21, 2019 0:48:02 GMT
Bark triptych. Poplar trees on edges and probably a willow in the middle. Oldman River Valley, November 20, 2019.  |
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Post by tonyw on Nov 23, 2019 22:27:48 GMT
One more from a walk in the woods yesterday - beavers love bark especially at this time of the year and they must have very recently made a start on this tree. I expect they'll be back and finish up felling the tree in typical beaver style.  Tony |
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Post by kdcintx on Nov 25, 2019 1:44:04 GMT
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Post by kdcintx on Nov 25, 2019 1:50:08 GMT
Tonyw - Very interesting photo showing the individual marks made by the front beaver teeth.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 25, 2019 3:38:39 GMT
A photo taken this morning - the bark of the Gingko tree opposite our house. It is said to be the oldest of all the trees. Dennis Dennis, great job capturing the details (furrows?) of this tree bark. Beautiful and intricate texture! Glad you zoomed in. |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 25, 2019 3:43:03 GMT
Another old tree - a Dawn Redwood which was common back when the dinosaurs roamed but was thought to have become extinct until a few were discovered in China in the 1940's. This one in our front yard is descended from seeds collected then. It grows fast - we planted it around 20 years ago and it's now over 50ft high and will eventually get to over 100ft. The bark is particularly striking in the early morning sun (which may well explain the name of the tree) and luckily this morning we got sun at the right time so here are a couple of shots. It's a deciduous conifer and seems to be at its most colourful at this time of the year when dropping its leaves. Tony Tony, perfect timing. This tree bark is quite striking; it seems to be peeling itself into strips. Great capture! |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 25, 2019 3:44:15 GMT
From yesterday's walk in the woods..... Helen, hard to pick a favorite shot. I really like the second one -- it brings out the tree bark details. Nicely done! |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 25, 2019 3:46:14 GMT
Tree bark on an old stump being reclaimed by various lichen, moss and fungi. Thanks for the theme Sepiana! Bill, I really like the angle of your shot -- eye-level? Spot-on focus drawing our eyes to this unusual tree bark and its "reclaimers". Well done! |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 25, 2019 3:49:31 GMT
Bark triptych. Poplar trees on edges and probably a willow in the middle. Oldman River Valley, November 20, 2019. Clive, really nice -- going for a triptych. It would look great enlarged and hanging on the wall. |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 25, 2019 3:53:31 GMT
One more from a walk in the woods yesterday - beavers love bark especially at this time of the year and they must have very recently made a start on this tree. I expect they'll be back and finish up felling the tree in typical beaver style. Tony Tony, WOW! Great job capturing the beavers’ teeth "action" on this tree bark. Amazing what those little devils can do to a tree! |
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