These photographs show a winter tree near Bend, Oregon shown from 3 perspectives .
Western juniper trees are great to photograph. I show this one from a distance, looking up its trunk, and with a close up view of its rough and wrinkled bark. These trees’ unique characteristics are enhanced by a light snowfall.
I love the bark of that tree.
Me too, Liz! Lots of variation between trees.
Amazing tree
Yes, they are! Some consider them a “weed” since they spread quickly. The thrushes in my yard LOVE them.
So it’s not a native tree to your area or is it a pioneer tree?
It’s kind of both. They are native to my state but were previously restricted to certain areas. There’s one not far from my house that’s over 1,500 years old. When settlers first moved here, fires were suppressed and livestock was allowed to overgraze. After that, juniper spread like crazy. Other species, like scrub jays, weren’t here originally but are now. I call them “successful invaders.” 🙂
Oh what humans do 🙄
Great perspectives. Not sure I could pick a favourite. Love the textures on the trunk.
Thanks, Leanne! I love their texture as well. Sorry I missed your comment. We’re dining out. 🙂
I left a comment and it disappeared, so if I am repeating myself, I’m sorry.
The three perspectives are fantastic and I love them all, couldn’t pick a favourite, though the textures on the trunk are really fascinating as well.
It’s look classic for me.
Thanks! They are so pretty.
Enchantingly beautiful! 😊
Thanks, Tom!
These are amazing textures
Yes, they are! Thanks, Hammad.
Stunning photography. The close up of the trunk and then the far view of snow and the look around is mesmerising. So glad you shared Siobhan. I am a bit late but working on my post. I am grateful you joined. Thank you so much and hope to see you around.
Thank you, Parul!