reflections on tree day…

Today is Planetark National Tree Day in Australia. As most of you know I love trees and photograph them often. It might even be genetic; my father grew Christmas Trees for a living! Here’s a little reflecting of some passed tree portraits:

Melaleuca leucadendra, Weeping paperbark

Evening at Honeymoon Gap, Christmas Day (not a photo of the day)

Ghost Gum and friend.

Eucalyptus trees lining dry Todd River bed.

Eucalyptus and MacDonnell Ranges in early morning

Corkwood in late afternoon light

Having an Ansel Adams moment

(185) Eucalyptus tree shedding bark in winter

Go out and enjoy a tree or two today. xx

17 responses to “reflections on tree day…”

Mel

Jul 30, 2016 at 1:47 am

Ardys my favorite SC tree is The Sassafras Tree. You can boil the roots and make a refreshing tea! Mel Smith

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 30, 2016 at 2:03 am
  
  I’ve had sassafras tea, and it is good! My Dad used to sometimes chew on a young sassafras twig that he would peel the bark from to reveal the tender part 🙂 Thanks Mel.
  
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ladyredspecs

Jul 30, 2016 at 4:35 am

I’m a tree hugger too, wonderful pics Ardys

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 30, 2016 at 5:04 am
  
  Thanks Sandra.
  
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lkoepfle1

Jul 30, 2016 at 11:55 am

I love trees, too. On the drive to southern Ohio and as we drop down into the river valley area (beginning Indian Hill/Montgomery), I often remark that there are just so, so many trees there. Where we grew up is such a beautiful area. It was fun to re-visit these photos today. Some I think I am seeing for the first time.

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 30, 2016 at 11:00 pm
  
  We always remark at how green southern Ohio is when we visit. I think this year is as green as we have ever seen it, given all the rain they’ve had this spring and summer. Apparently it has been well spread out, too, for a nearly perfect growing season.
  
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Bettyann Marx

Jul 30, 2016 at 3:25 pm

I love reading your updates and the pictures are amazing!

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 30, 2016 at 10:58 pm
  
  Thank you Bettyann!
  
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Littlesundog

Jul 30, 2016 at 4:05 pm

I love your photographic perspective of trees! Fantastic views!

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 30, 2016 at 9:11 pm
  
  Thank you Lori. It has only been in recent years that I have realised how much I adore trees, but better late than never! xx
  
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Francesca

Jul 30, 2016 at 11:14 pm

Beautiful tree portraits.

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ardysez

Jul 31, 2016 at 12:11 am

Thank you Francesca.xx

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sara

Jul 31, 2016 at 5:50 am

Gorgeous – I love trees too ❤️

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 31, 2016 at 7:41 am
  
  I’m not surprised given the tree in your profile photo. xx
  
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  1. sara
    
    Jul 31, 2016 at 8:56 am
    
    Ha! Observant 🙂
    
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Betty Davies

Jul 31, 2016 at 8:13 am

I especially loved your Ansel Adams moment!

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1. ardysez
  
  Jul 31, 2016 at 9:00 am
  
  Thanks Betty. That has been a favourite of mine as well 🙂
  
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