While trying to visit all those posting Shadow Shots over the weekend I came across a badge for the Community Photo Challenge. Since I love doing challenges I rushed over to check it out. Community Photo Challenge is a monthly meme that is currently running from Feb.15th until March 15th and this months theme is "Tree/Trees." I was delighted to have a reason to post a group of photos that I took last spring.
I hate to admit this, but I have no idea what kind of trees these are. A web search has lead me to believe that they may be Birch Trees. I am also embarrassed to admit that I have lived in this town for almost a decade and never noticed these trees growing in front of the local post office (which I visit weekly) until the day I took the photos. But, something about this group of trees really spoke to me. I was enthralled with the the way the trees were shedding their bark and the silvery shimmer of the leaves.
To check out the tree/trees that others found interesting enough to post or to post one of your own visit Marie and her team at Community Photo Challenge.
Your trees are a type of silver birch.
ReplyDeleteYours is a lovely specimen. Good shot.
Jeanie
Similar to the ones I've seen growing at behind the local bank( oh wait; those are white birch... )Most Birch and Chestnut are protected in our state. Nice shots, Rita :)
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ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the tree bark. Love Birch trees. They are so pretty when they start shedding their bark. Have a great day!
Sherrie
What great texture in the bark! Wonderful images of trees, my favorite is the last image...thanks for joining in!
ReplyDeleteGlad you find something for the challenge. Glad you joined in.Great photos. I agree with Marie, I like the last one too. Have a good day. Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love those birch trees also and want to get some in my yard. Love the loose bark on them.
ReplyDeleteLovely texture shot! there's a few trees here that seem to always have peeling/loose bark, and I'm very sure they are not the birch tree.
ReplyDeleteMy 2-cents? ... Definitely, the first!
ReplyDeleteI think this is such a great candid shot of you, obviously enjoying the moment!
very nice tree the birch...my husband envies our neighbour's across the street lol. there's a shot of it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteLovely trees..could they be River Birch..their bark is very similar..and they are multi trunked:)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. I don't even think I have seen trees like that. Love the photos tho!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Thanks so much for sharing!
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