Pencil Fodder by photosynthesis
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A longer view of the same incense cedar from yesterday's closeup. The wood from these trees is soft & is used for (among other things) making pencils. This particular tree is located in a public park so won't suffer that fate, but it seems like a shame to cut down any of these magnificent trees for that purpose. But maybe, in the digital future, pencils will become obsolete? Of course, digital technology uses up natural resources too - the key (IMHO) is to strike a reasonable balance & use resources in a way that allows them to renew themselves. Not something the human race has a great track record with...
Comments (9)
Very true point about the humans - we're so bad at it, we even have a hard time renewing ourselves Wonderful capture
That's a beautiful tree, and speaking about pencils, sometimes I have the feeling that they are producing way more than the market needs them... well seen, great shot!
fascinating pw
Magnificent tree and capture!!!
What a beautiful shape that tree has! I don't like the thought of cutting down any healthy trees. There are ways around everything, and we need to stop using up resources as if we had another place to go when we finish this one off!
Hopefully they're planting these for harvest somewhere. Ticonderoga, maybe. :) A beautiful tree!
Splendid composition and colors my friend
another big bold burst of a shot. The tree's power is highly visceral here, its branches explode into the shot and take it over. And in contrast, the trunk, in its reddish browns (these are hues you work with very well, along with yellows and greens), feels like a big grand power, holding everything together. I think we (as a civilization) are still in our teen years, our adolescence. We're infatuated with all the things we have at our fingertips, our 'toys', but we haven't yet owned what those things cost us. If we become adults, we'll start to realize those costs and make the necessary adjustments. I don't mean you, in particular, but the general we. I have a feeling the adjustments will come most when everything drops on our heads, so I hope it happens soon. Your pics sure help create reverence for nature. I wish more people saw it the way you do.
It is a lovely tree!