Thematic Trees

stormtech · 11-01-2013, 03:22 PM

We had a very windy rain overnight. Looking out this morning with the sun just coming up over the mountains, these Sycamore trees really stood out. They have a real flaky bark which it seems to shed each year. The wind and rain last night took all the bark off all at once. Then with the sun shining on them this morning they really stood out. The pics don't quite do what I actually saw - need more practice at that!

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**paulh** · 11-03-2013, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

We had a very windy rain overnight. Looking out this morning with the sun just coming up over the mountains, these Sycamore trees really stood out. They have a real flaky bark which it seems to shed each year. The wind and rain last night took all the bark off all at once. Then with the sun shining on them this morning they really stood out. The pics don't quite do what I actually saw - need more practice at that!

Nice! I rarely see a sycamore here in Texas - it's probably too hot & dry for them. We have mesquite trees instead :P
Here's a survivor down by the lake the other morning:

godavari · 11-03-2013, 10:04 AM

stormtech · 11-03-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice! I rarely see a sycamore here in Texas - it's probably too hot & dry for them. We have mesquite trees instead :P

I like this thread in that we can see different species from different parts of the country.

The Sycamore around here are found along river banks and swamps so they like it wet. Because of this they are very fast growing, and have a shallow root system in spongy ground - quick to grow but easy to fall.

I'm currently reading a book that takes place mainly in west Texas - the descriptions with the lack of trees is so different from where I live.

**paulh** · 11-10-2013, 12:31 PM

xposted from Kit Lens Club:

smf · 11-12-2013, 01:05 PM

Thanks to everyone who has posted images in this thread. Here are a few of my Michigan tree photos.

utak · 11-12-2013, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

A trimmed tree by the River Thames in London. Taken in the Spring, sorry I don't know the type of tree, but its got a handsome shape!

tsakatsaka · 11-12-2013, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

Autumn is here although the sun is still shining

g026r · 11-12-2013, 03:03 PM

This shot caught my eye the other day, as it managed to include three trees, all with different coloured leaves, in one shot:

(Though I need to do something about those bright stop lights...)

Sage97 · 11-13-2013, 07:39 PM

Tress with sharp, prickly needles.......or are they really bushes with sharp, prickly needles?

**noelcmn** · 11-14-2013, 11:42 PM

Super shots guys. Like that one Utak-beautiful comp.
Some from a golf course.
Willows'

utak · 11-15-2013, 12:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelcmn

Like that one Utak-beautiful comp.

Thank you Noelcmn. Beautiful golf course you have!

Here's an acer, just a few yards from the tree posted above, but this snapped a couple of days ago.

Nesster · 11-15-2013, 04:43 AM - **1 Like**

K100D, 16-45 / 4

**paulh** · 11-16-2013, 09:18 AM

K10D, 18-55 kit lens

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2013, 10:39 AM

I like trees. Evergreen trees, oak trees, alder trees, birch trees, willow trees, monkey puzzle trees. I think trees have character, and are a wonderful part of our world.

I really like the Japanese Maple trees. So much so that I have planted 3 around my property. This one is in the yard.

I intend to plant more of these really neat trees.

11-16-2013, 10:39 AM	#165
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	I like trees. Evergreen trees, oak trees, alder trees, birch trees, willow trees, monkey puzzle trees. I think trees have character, and are a wonderful part of our world. I really like the Japanese Maple trees. So much so that I have planted 3 around my property. This one is in the yard. I intend to plant more of these really neat trees. Last edited by Racer X 69; 11-16-2013 at 10:44 AM.

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11-01-2013, 03:22 PM	#151
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	We had a very windy rain overnight. Looking out this morning with the sun just coming up over the mountains, these Sycamore trees really stood out. They have a real flaky bark which it seems to shed each year. The wind and rain last night took all the bark off all at once. Then with the sun shining on them this morning they really stood out. The pics don't quite do what I actually saw - need more practice at that! Last edited by BigMackCam; 04-17-2016 at 02:08 AM. Reason: Removed link to parked URL

11-03-2013, 08:56 AM	#152
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by stormtech We had a very windy rain overnight. Looking out this morning with the sun just coming up over the mountains, these Sycamore trees really stood out. They have a real flaky bark which it seems to shed each year. The wind and rain last night took all the bark off all at once. Then with the sun shining on them this morning they really stood out. The pics don't quite do what I actually saw - need more practice at that! Nice! I rarely see a sycamore here in Texas - it's probably too hot & dry for them. We have mesquite trees instead :P Here's a survivor down by the lake the other morning:

11-03-2013, 10:04 AM	#153
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11-03-2013, 10:33 AM	#154
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by paulh Nice! I rarely see a sycamore here in Texas - it's probably too hot & dry for them. We have mesquite trees instead :P I like this thread in that we can see different species from different parts of the country. The Sycamore around here are found along river banks and swamps so they like it wet. Because of this they are very fast growing, and have a shallow root system in spongy ground - quick to grow but easy to fall. I'm currently reading a book that takes place mainly in west Texas - the descriptions with the lack of trees is so different from where I live.

11-10-2013, 12:31 PM	#155
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	xposted from Kit Lens Club:

11-12-2013, 01:05 PM	#156
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Thanks to everyone who has posted images in this thread. Here are a few of my Michigan tree photos.

11-12-2013, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#157
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	A trimmed tree by the River Thames in London. Taken in the Spring, sorry I don't know the type of tree, but its got a handsome shape!

11-12-2013, 01:29 PM - 1 Like	#158
tsakatsaka Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Athens, Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 236	Autumn is here although the sun is still shining

11-12-2013, 03:03 PM	#159
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	This shot caught my eye the other day, as it managed to include three trees, all with different coloured leaves, in one shot: (Though I need to do something about those bright stop lights...)

11-13-2013, 07:39 PM	#160
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Tress with sharp, prickly needles.......or are they really bushes with sharp, prickly needles?

11-14-2013, 11:42 PM	#161
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,206	Super shots guys. Like that one Utak-beautiful comp. Some from a golf course. Willows'

11-15-2013, 12:52 AM - 1 Like	#162
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Originally posted by noelcmn Like that one Utak-beautiful comp. Thank you Noelcmn. Beautiful golf course you have! Here's an acer, just a few yards from the tree posted above, but this snapped a couple of days ago.

11-15-2013, 04:43 AM - 1 Like	#163
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11-16-2013, 09:18 AM	#164
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	K10D, 18-55 kit lens