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Tectona grandis (fruits)


Tectona grandis (fruits)
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Copyright: Nirmal Roberts (nirmalroberts) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 77 N: 708] (2840)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-19
Categories: Rain Forest, Flowers, Trees
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd, Fujinon f=6.2-66.7(28-300)mm 1:2.8-4.9, Marumi 58mm UV Haze
Exposure: f/3.8, 1/450 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-04 1:06
Viewed: 515
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Tectona grandis.
Common name: Common Teak.
Plant: 30-40m. Trees, deciduous in the dry season.
The name teak comes from the Tamil word Thekku.
The timber is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other articles where weather resistance is desired. It is also used for indoor flooring and as a veneer for indoor furnishings.
Teak is easily worked and has natural oils that make it suitable for use in exposed locations, where it is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. Teak cut from old trees grown slowly in natural forests is more durable and harder; teak from young trees grown in plantations is more prone to splitting and water damage, however kiln drying allows for sustainable, plantation-grown teak to perform nearly on par with old-growth teak.
Teak is used extensively in India to make doors and window frames, furniture and columns and beams in old type houses. It is very resistant to termite attacks. Mature teak fetches a very good price. It is grown extensively by forest departments of different states in forest areas.
Teak consumption encompasses a different set of environmental concerns, such as the disappearance of rare old-growth teak. However, its popularity has led to growth in sustainable production throughout the seasonally dry tropics in forestry plantations. The Forest Stewardship Council offers certification of sustainably grown and harvested teak products. Experiments are ongoing to achieve vegetative propagation from one year old stem cuttings.
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Bonjour Nirmal
Cette image est très intéressante : c'est la première fois que je peux voir à quoi ressemble cet arbre dont je ne connais que le bois. Merci pour le partage.
Salutations
Hervé

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 993 W: 6 N: 2650] (9869)
  • [2008-01-04 13:13]

Hi Nirmal,thanks again for your collection of trees,a courageuos choice and a very interesting gallery,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 103 W: 0 N: 497] (1882)
  • [2008-01-05 3:43]
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Hi Nirmal,

As usual, excellent picture and very educational content.

Keep up the good work!

Ishi

Hi Nirmal,
Strong picture and strong notes for an strong tree!!
Nice use of light and shadows to bring out the details.
Thanks for sharing.
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Rakesh

Hello Nirmal,
Very good composition, DOF and colors. Interesting fruits' texture and structure of the thin twigs.
Thanks for the entire note.
Regards,
Yedidia

Hi Nirmal
Lovely shot, sharp, perfectly composed.
Very, very good.
TFS eand Bravo
Raimundo

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