A favorite tree? Who cares? The trees care. As a matter of fact, some well-known tree types have approached me about making them “My Favorite Tree To Photograph” The sequoia told me that they are the largest living organism in the world. Big is not always better. It’s hard to photograph a sequoia, you need a really wide lens. The palm tree said they offer style and some shade in the hot desert environment. So do roofs and air conditioning. The cottonwood said they they are extremely colorful in the autumn. So are Aspens and that’s why they are my favorite tree to photograph because of their multiple personality traits including the distinctive white bark. Aspens look cool even without leaves. Below are images of aspens in all four seasons.
Distinctive Knotty Bark Aspen Panorama
Kaibab National Forest Spring Aspens
Yellowstone Spring Aspens
Flower-lined Summer Aspens
More Flower-lined Summer Aspens
Summer And Autumn Aspens
Early Autumn Fluorescent Aspens
High Sierra Autumn Aspens
Mirrored Autumn Aspens
Classic Teton Autumn Aspens
Dixie National Forest Winter Aspens
Wonderful series and trees!
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Thank you Harrie Nijland for the nice comment!
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Great set of great images!
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Did you know that trembling leaf aspens have a flat petiole (leaf stem) that allows them to move from side to side in even the lightest breeze?
This near constant movement gives rise to the term, ‘Trembling.’ Try photographing them with a slow shutter for an interesting effect/
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That’s great idea, I’ll try that. I’ve heard them called quaking aspens as well because for the same reason
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Nice tree pictures
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