January 13, 2005 |
Volume 1 - Number 21
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LAST ISSUE'S IMAGE (ISSUE
#20) -
an epiphyte (air plant).
LAST ISSUE'S IMAGERY -
I said yesterday that this picture was not expected to turn
out. What I did not say was "because it was almost night
and quite dark outside." When my next-door neighbor told
me that there was a plant on her tree about which she was
very excited, I, of course, had to grab my camera. I could
barely see the plant, but took my macro lens to it anyway.
Later, I was thrilled when I saw it on my screen. "There's
tomorrow's photo!" I love the textures, the swirls of
the green, contrasted with the red, the touch of purple with
the yellow highlight and the patterns in the tree trunk.
The experience also left me wondering aboout the times I might
not have done something, simply because I was sure it wouldn't
work. What unexpected surprises or beauty have I missed? How
about you?
ADDED COMMENTS
For those of you who are not familiar with epiphytes, their
roots are directly attached to trees and they are nourished
by air and water. Orchids, bromeliads, staghorn ferns and
Spanish moss are among the epiphytes with which I've been
familiar. I always loved the staghorn ferns in Longwood Gardens
(Delaware) and now find their commonality, here, one of the
pleasures of living in Florida.
TODAY'S IMAGE
Back at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Does this bird belong
here?
Inspirationally,
Sheila
sheila@eteletours.com
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