The Redbuds are the State tree of Oklahoma. In the past week or so, they have been really putting on a show.
Poison Ivy vine…
March 17, 2012
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The air roots on this large vine give it a really hairy appearance. I didn’t know poison ivy vines got so large until I did a little research on what these were.
Exploded tree…
March 13, 2012
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When a tree is struck by lightning, the moisture inside is instantly turned to steam. This creates enormous pressure which can cause the tree to burst apart like a firecracker.
Pecan Grove…
December 23, 2011
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This Pecan tree grove, consisting of hundreds of trees, was laid out long ago in a fairly precise grid. It reminds me of pictures of Arlington Cemetery, where every direction you look you see straight lines. I was trying to capture a feeling of this symmetry in this morning’s photo. The pecan crop this fall was considerably down due to the horribly hot and dry summer which seemed to last forever. Because of the limited supply, the price of these nuts is as high as I’ve ever seen. “Pecan” is from a native Algonquian Indian word meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack.
Tree fungus…
December 11, 2011
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I have not been able to identify this particular fungus. It looks like terry cloth.
Unharvested Milo…
November 4, 2011
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Also known as Sorghum. These plants are used for grain, fibre and fodder, as well as ethanol production. First domesticated in early biblical times.
Bakery…
September 30, 2011
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I smelled cookies baking and waited here a long time, hoping to get a glimpse of the Keebler Elves. Total no-show.
Lightning Strike…
September 2, 2011
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Just exploded this tree. From Tuesday night’s brief storm…on the Atkisson farm.
Character…
August 18, 2011
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I tried to enhance the colors on this image to get it to look spookier.
