[Leica] IMG: Oak Tree Story

[Nathan Wajsman]

A nice abstract! I like it.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman

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> On 19 Sep 2019, at 22:40, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> When we purchased this lot, over 50 years ago, it had 8 or 10 oak trees on it, of a variety known locally as Blackjack Oak, not noted for its longevity.  Some were lost in siting the house, others because they became  a threat to the house as they grew older, so that only two remain.  Replacements have been Tulip Poplars, which should last a while.
> 
> I recently noticed that the oak in the back yard has a lightning track down one side from an old strike  at some time.  And, alongside the scar, a patch of fungi has taken up residence.  I finally caught the light right to get a picture of this tree marking.
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190919-P9190153.JPG.html
> 
> Not quite in the class with Don's Austin oaks, but it will have to suffice for today.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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