Branches February 5, 2010
Posted by Jennifer Schlick in trees.trackback
Trees delight me… no matter the season.
Bursting forth in spring…
Verdant in summer…
Vibrant in autumn…
Bare and skeletal in winter…
Each species with its own pattern,
each individual with its own character.
American Beech
ravaged by weather, disease, and time… still living… continually putting out new branches with leaves that will not leave…
Yellow Birch
curly, distinctive bark-skin… unmistakable – even when I forget the branching pattern and the shape of the buds…
European Larch
bumpy, warty stems promise poofs of soft needles come spring…
Maple
this youngster stands proud and hopeful by the side of the road, unaware of the strange shape it will take when branches interfere with wires…
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These photos are wonderful, especially the first one. It is so soft looking in it’s winter environment. And, my favorite! I love beech trees in the winter, with their golden marcescent leaves luminating against the barrenous background of dark trunks and white snow. And I love how you showcase each tree’s beauty as a part of the whole. ~karen
thank goodness you used the word marcescent! i was trying all day to remember that word!!!
You have such a beautiful blog, very clean & light! And your photos are wonderful. You have a unique style!
Almost there…Montucky already reports the first wildflower of the year!
Beautiful pictures
Great pictures – there’s something familiar about the first Beech photos. Nicely done.
“leaves that will not leave”
I like that!
beautiful pictures and writing.
Nice job, Jennifer! You help us see the distinctive quality of each tree.