Thursday, May 29, 2008

Tree Trunk

This is a macro shot of a tree trunk bordering Central Park on 5th Avenue on the Upper East Side. I don't know what kind of tree it is but every tree here has this interesting eruption of bark that gives it an interesting character. It makes it look old and wrinkled.

So if someone were to label you with an adjective or two (or three), what word(s) would that be?
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    Funny, sweet, politically incorrect.

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  2. Chuck PefleyMay 29, 2008 at 2:16 AM

    Some would probably give me the "curmudgeon" label :)

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  3. aliceMay 29, 2008 at 2:47 AM

    This tree could be a conifer, maybe a pine. An adjective for me? Ahem...blond! Hope not a dumb one.

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  4. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 3:24 AM

    I guess it's 'stupidly altruistic'. yes,I admit it, kind of difficult to change.

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  5. USelaineMay 29, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Old, wrinkled, with eruptions, could all apply to me too! What a coincidence!

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  6. JillyMay 29, 2008 at 5:48 AM

    Just beautiful, Ming. I adore old trees and their gorgeous bark.

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  7. tigerfishMay 29, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    The tree....looks like some old wizard's fingers protruding from the inner..:O
    Well, that's what I saw

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  8. Jim KlenkeMay 29, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    Not sure what people would use to label me, but I hope its not old and wrinkled.

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  9. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    It looks to me like the limb that grew here was broken off by a hoodlum. You can see where the bark comes out and follows what would have been the rest of the limb. A total shame but the tree seems to have survived OK.

    Good for the tree.

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  10. DorothyMay 29, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Ming...I'm not so sure what type of tree...but it is a strong survivor and has somehow weathered the storm....

    to describe myself...blue eyed, fair,smiling and mature....:)

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  11. sonia a. mascaroMay 29, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Amazing photo, Ming!

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  12. NormanTheDoxieMay 29, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    I can't think of an adjective offhand, but I hope it's not old and wrinkled.

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  13. ChrisMay 29, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    I do love trees, and I agree that the bark adds such interest to that one (and all, actually).

    Adjectives? Open-minded, nice, fair. . . . .

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  14. Knoxville GirlMay 29, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    Yes, all those gnarls make for an interesting shot.
    Adjectives, hmmm. Must they be repeatable in polite society?

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  15. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 30, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    A bit like James Bond, the tree is shaken not stirred.

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  16. Todd HellsKitchenJune 1, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    There's a group on Flickr for tree bark... You've reminded me that I have a slew of shots I need to post there!

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