the 365 project

[urbpan]

The real good thing about the 365 project is that it has me looking at living things I used to ignore: trees, for example, I didn't pay too much attention to. Now I scrutinize every tree for its "365-ness" and as a result, I'm learning and appreciating trees more. For example, there's a tree on the shore of Jamaica pond that has an almost horizontal trunk. I've climbed out onto it, over the water, more than once, just because of the way it grows begs for it. If you had asked me a month ago what kind of tree it was, I would have answered with a blank stare. This past Sunday, I started to climb on it and thought "Oh my god, it's a river birch." In fact, this weekend I saw dozens of river birches, in yards, along parts of the river I don't go often, and in more urban areas of the suburban towns. I'm glad I had an entry on river birches: they really are an urban species, and now I appreciate them more.

Comments

[ms-cantrell.livejournal.com]

i LOVE trees. they have so much personality. that tree in your photo is so cool.

i just found out i have a sequoia in my yard. it's already -by far- the largest tree of my 15+ firs, cedars, and pines. maybe someday it will take over the whole lot :D

[droserary.livejournal.com]

I love sequoias! I just bought two Metasequoias and am training them for bonsai presentation. They're a popular urban species (usually found on college campuses) and a really unique tree.

[ex-wellread.livejournal.com]

I like twisted trees. Especially those like that appears to be hanging on the edge. It makes you see the tenacious spirit of life.

[harebell.livejournal.com]

Lovely!