August, all is green, birds are singing, and the sun stays unset until late evening. The sights are colourful, the breezes are warm. In summer, nature flourishes.
October, the tree has exchanged its green leaves for gold, the summer birds have left until spring comes again, and the sun disappears in the early evening. Nature slows its pace, but puts on a fantastic autumn display.
November, all the leaves are gone, and a blanket of snow covers the ground. The days are shortened even more. Winter birds sing, and scour the neighbourhood for a bird feeder that a considerate resident will keep filled during the season of cold.
Early May, and spring has truly arrived in my neighbourhood. The tree that I’ve been observing for almost a year, is covered with reddish blossom-like buds, which are even more colourful than the foliage of fall.
Mid May, and “my tree” is back to green again. The area is alive with the happy sounds of renewal.
One more photo, to highlight another interesting feature, is below. This is the side of the tree unseen in the rest of the pictures. I think it displays the tenacity of nature to survive and thrive, season after season.
Simply gorgeous! ❤
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Thank you!
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Wow! I love that tree! The way the trunk is twisted is so unique. Is that the way that type if tree normally grows or did whatever caused the scar also cause the trunk to twist?
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I’m not sure, but the surrounding trees have straight trunks. The twisted growth may have something to do with the scar. I’m glad it survived.
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I wasn’t sure if the other trees were the same type of tree. It certainly is interesting, beautiful, and I think tenacious describes it well.
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It may not be the same type as the surrounding trees. Now that I think about it, it was the only one in that area that had the colourful spring growth.
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This is really neat, that you’ve taken photos in the same place, of the same tree, for all the seasons. Interesting seeing the other side of the tree. 😉
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Thank you! Glad you found it interesting.
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I agree! Photographing one spot through time is a fascinating way to watch the seasons pass. In fact, I might try that myself with the tree outside my door.
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I look forward to seeing that!
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What a beautiful capture of the seasons!
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Thank you for the nice comment, and for visiting.
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Stunning. Has reignited my fascination and respect for trees. They truly are amazing creatures. I might just take a page from your book, observe and maybe document certain interesting trees. Good eye Candice.
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Thank you so much! I look forward to seeing your future post when you document the life of an interesting tree. I almost consider this one “my tree” now.
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There is one right in our front yard that undergoes – ah but now i’ve said too much. ( ◠‿◠ )
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😉👌🏻
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I love jigsaw puzzles and I almost bought one that is similar to your photos. It shows a tree in all four seasons. I think I will get it!
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I love jigsaw puzzles too. That one sounds like it would be nice to do. Maybe post a picture of it when you’re done!
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