Tree Tuesday — Tree Overload

Hello!

The first image is one I took with Tree Tuesday in mind, while enjoying yesterday's fresh snowfall.

Minneopa's Twisted Tree

But what about those tree photos I took in the past that never got to be a part of Tree Tuesday? They wanted to be shared, too!

Alcornoque (Cork Tree) near Ronda

This alcornoque was one I saw while on a school outing with my 2nd-years in Ronda. The students planted about sixty native trees. The alcornoques are where a large quantity of cork originates. Every year, from late May until August, in the brutal heat of Spain's summer, locals go out and carefully harvest the cork. Because the terrain is difficult and access is limited, most rely on donkeys or mules to transport the cork. The cork bark grows back in nine years, so harvesters can visit the same area about once a decade to harvest, without damaging the trees.

Balance

This image shows a little of the castle remains in Jemena de la Frontera, Spain. The tree almost appears to be the period in a sentence. Many castles top the small mountains of the area. Further down the slope, there's usually a white village where the population lives. The castles, testament to the prolonged conflict with the Moors and Berbers, were often used by later generations as a graveyard for the villages. Jimena's castle ruin has a moderately large cemetery.

On Edge

This beautiful tree clings onto the edge of a cliff near Ronda, Spain, in an area called the "Tajo del Abanico." Here, time has shoved sedimentary rock upwards, creating interesting fan shaped formations. The tree looks like it's considering jumping off!

Trident Palm

This image was taken long ago, and my technique has improved greatly since. Nevertheless, it deserves recognition because, well, how often does one see a tree-trident?! This one is located in the little village of Los Barrios, Spain, and stands tall in front of the Local Police department headquarters. Maybe it's under arrest?

Looking Up

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