I’m fortunate that on dark days in the world I can get out in nature to try to find a moment to reflect. This was mine today that I’d like to share. And I always look forward to seeing the pictures you share that bring a moment of peace. #nature#wildlife#photography#autumn#trees
Today’s reminder that we are still very far from knowing everything: I have just found an odd gap in the scientific literature: the specific mechanisms of generating root pressure in trees and how this relates to the force that tree roots can exert on their surroundings (eg pavements/sidewalks), and what those forces actually are. As far as I can see, having done an extensive literature search, nothing has been done on this since the 1970s. Zilch. Not a sausage. Frustrating! #science#trees
I love it when trees grow on rocks. It shows just how determined and resilient they can be, if we let them.
This oak is part of one of the few remaining areas of temperate rainforest in the UK - look at the tree ferns growing on it.
We need to protect and extend these precious remnants.
Two giant ancient oak trees in their autumn colours on a muggy morning.
The tree in the background is a good 700 years old and may be up to 1000 years old. I'm not sure how old the tree in the foreground is, but it won't be much younger.
If I get up really early in the summertime, turn left out of my house, walk about 50 metres, and then look back, this is what I might see.
Of course, this all depends on it being a sunny morning, with a light mist, but the oak trees and the lane between them are always there...
We are surrounded by forests where I live -- in #BritishColumbia -- so we do a lot of shinrin yoku (forest bathing). I hope you enjoy this addition to my collection of artwork featuring the sun and trees.
It’s larch season in the mountains of Washington State. These conifers have needles that turn yellow and fall off in autumn. Makes for some unreal landscapes.