Outside my house stands this majestic old tree a Purple beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropunicea’)
I love trees for their beauty and function.Trees are of much greater importance to the quality of the environment than one might think at first sight. Not only do they beautify the environment, they can also make a major contribution to improving the often poor air quality in our cities. Much has been written recently about particulate matter and its risks to public health. Maintaining and improving the tree population in the city is a good method to combat particulate matter. This is important because the hidden costs of poor air quality are enormous. A study in the Netherlands from 2005 concluded that the effects of air pollution cost society at least 4 billion euros per year. Most of this is the result of medical costs and premature death from long-term exposure to particulate matter.
Beauty
She gives me pleasure in all seasons. In winter when her leaves are shed she’s transparent and let a lot of light in my house and let me see the towns church tower.
WOW!! Amazing photography @Erik_van_den_Ham Photos of Church of Vledder, Purple beech spring leaves, and Eurasian blue tit really stunning. The description is also nice. Thanks for sharing this nice post with us.
Hello @MukulR thank you for the kind words. I have just edited this post and included a picture taken from my window that I used at a other post. Glad you liked the post.
Very clever @Erik_van_den_Ham Now you made it like 2 in 1 I am sure @PaulPavlinovich will like your photography. Hi Paul, please read my post on a tree without the window here . Regards
Hello @Sophia_Cambodia yes they are indeed. One thing I still need to do is take pictures of it (from the same place) in each of the 4 seasons. So I could make a cool ‘Four seasons in one Day’ picture.
I have updated the post and included a picture taken from my window that I used at a other post. Thank you for the compliments on the pictures.
Hi @MukulR I think @PaulPavlinovich doesn’t mind promoting his post (and mine). Connect should be about ‘connecting’ so what better way to do this? I’m sure when he can find the time he will visit your Unknown Tree
I know the goodman @PaulPavlinovich very well. He liked your post. You are right; connect should be connecting for sure. If can make 2 or 3 in 1 or more that will be better. Thanks for your nice comments .Regareds.
@Erik_van_den_Ham you are right there - I used to carry my big Canon everywhere. I seem tired of it now especially after I dropped it in the paddy field that now I only use a phone. Many good quality photos in New Zealand are from that Canon.
Oopsie @Sophia_Cambodia did your Canon die after dropping it in the field? I know it’s heavy especially if you’re carrying multiple lenses and tripod. Still I take it where ever I go (saves me training at the gym).
I always regret not taking my camera as I leave it at home. I call it my best friend and my camera thinks so too. I see my camera more often as I see my girlfriend .
@Erik_van_den_Ham you are funny, hahahaha. I hope she doesn’t feel jealous with your so-called friend. The camera still working after fixing but the color is getting worse. So, I don’t bring it with me anymore and yes they are heavy.
I adore greenery and trees are no exception. I must confess, there are some trees that inspire and attract more than others. The pictures you have shared are so mesmerizing @Erik_van_den_Ham spring leaves of the Purple beech - so colourful and satisfying. Thanks for sharing this lovely content with us.
@Sophia_Cambodia no she’s not at all jealous as she too has a friend called Canon. The two of them go places were I don’t go’. Besides she has some privileges like eating my breakfast and dinners, while the camera just gets electricity. She can sleep on the bed while my Canon remains in the bag at night.
Do I need to go on?
She the one that gets the kisses while with Canon I’m just pushing the buttons .
Okay, this is as far as I’m going, the rest is private!
that now I only use a phone. Many good quality photos in New Zealand are from that Canon.
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