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The Bald Cypress Cone
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Uploaded: 07/30/13 12:16 AM GMT
The Bald Cypress Cone
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Louisiana designated the bald cypress official state tree in 1963. Unlike most conifers (which are evergreens), the bald cypress is deciduous (loses its needles in the fall - giving the tree a "bald" appearance). A majestic tree that grows in many parts of Louisiana, particularly in swampy areas. The seed cones are green maturing gray-brown, globular, and 2-3.5 cm in diameter. They have from 20 to 30 spirally arranged, four-sided scales, each bearing one or two (rarely three) triangular seeds. The number of seeds per cone ranges from 20 to 40. The cones disintegrate when mature to release the large seeds. The seeds are 5–10 mm long, the largest of any species in the cypress family, and are produced every year, but with heavy crops every three to five years. ... From Wikipedia .
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::trixxie17
07/30/13 12:21 AM GMT
I like all the detail in the cones - It's like they were intricately hand carved. There is a swamp with bald cypress in far southern Illinois, near where my husband is from, and when we visited it was fascinating. If I remember correctly it was the only one in Illinois and the farthest north bald cypress go.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Great Copy and Paste Marsha. Very informative indeed for those who were unaware. I of course knew all except the Heavy Crops every three to five years. That was News to me.
I use to have them at my previous home and the knees can be a pain in the yard. Bet you thought I was going to say _ _ _!
Ruined more than one Mower Blade on those Bad Boys. Thanks for sharing.
BTW: Check out my NEW AVATAR. Recent boat I purchased at the Cajun Pawn Shop. They told me it Doubled as a Dinner Table, but I just don't see it.
I use to have them at my previous home and the knees can be a pain in the yard. Bet you thought I was going to say _ _ _!
Ruined more than one Mower Blade on those Bad Boys. Thanks for sharing.
BTW: Check out my NEW AVATAR. Recent boat I purchased at the Cajun Pawn Shop. They told me it Doubled as a Dinner Table, but I just don't see it.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
Bald and beautiful are these wannabe be coconuts, JenNay.
TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Oh, so cool!!! I wish we could grow them here! Gorgeous capture with the details shining through Marsha. Outstanding!!!
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Four eyes are better than two.
It's fine as usual, Marsha.... but you could crop off half the black on the right border. It definitely affects the overall balance of the cones and the lead in from the bottom left corner.
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Interesting cones & thank you for the info. I like the textured detail. Excellent capture / presentation, Marsha.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
I found this very interesting, I learned something new tonight after reading your narrative. I like the detail, and very good contrasts from the black backdrop. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Wonderful details and work Marsha
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
Very clear details and they show off well against the black background.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Wonderful detail and composed perfectly Marsha
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
What a Fascinating tree this is and very unusual to the cones are like Ornaments.The texture in this shot are superb and the colours as well.Thanks for the history behind this capture it was so interesting and learned me about a subject I have never come across before.
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Really a unique capture and really like the textures & contrast
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates