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Dove tree
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen)
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| Genre: Plants |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-05-02 |
| Categories: Trees |
| Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-08-30 21:10 |
| Viewed: 340 |
| Points: 26 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch] |
Today an rare image from an flowering tree.
There are an few pictures here on TN so I am not the first one.
This tree are photographed nearby old castle t'Loo the private castle from Queen Beatrix.
This castle are nearby palace t'Loo wear Princess Margriet lives till the nineties.
Both castles are in the royal forrest were I have been taken many pictures and one of my favorit nature parc in the Veluwe.
This royal forrest are about 12 till 16 km in square, so very big in the Netherlands.
I hope you like this one also.
This image were taken on my first holiday this year to the Veluwe.
Thanks for looking and critique.
Latin name - Davidia involucrata
Grown as a specimen, this tree commands attention. The small pom-pom like blooms appear in mid-spring and are held between two uneven, pure white bracts that are up to 15cm (6in) long. The bright to dark green leaves are roughly heart-shaped (cordate) and lightly serrated around the edges. The leaves of the species are white tomentose underneath, which appears as a fine white felt on the undersides of the leaves. The fruit, a 3cm (1in) drupe, ripens in the late autumn. There is a deeply ridged nutlet inside, and within the nutlet there may be up to ten seeds.
The Genus currently contains only one species and was named in honour of Père Armand David, one of the most prolific of the French missionary plant explorers.
The subspecies D. involucrata subsp. vilmoriniana is the most commonly cultivated, differing from the species type with the undersides of its leaves being pale green to grey and lacking the felt-like tomentum. It is often sold or distributed as D. involucrata.
Seedlings can grow rapidly, producing a flowering specimen in as little as ten years. For a tree, that's pretty remarkable.
Davidia appreciates a little shelter in its formative years, but will eventually reach a size where few other trees are large enough to shade it. This tree should be grown where it has room to spread and reach its fullest potential. Although tolerant of some pruning, Davidia can not be successfully maintained at a reduced size.
Recent tests suggests that the entire fruit should be planted for best results. Although there may be several embryos inside the nutlet, only one will germinate. These must not be removed from their protective shell. If you do clean away the leathery fruit that covers the nutlet, do not let the nutlet dry out, as this will inhibit germination.
Germination can take up to eighteen months, but seedlings and saplings grow rapidly, almost as though to make up for lost time. Germination can be slow, during which time the seed should be exposed to the natural seasonal temperatures - though protect from dips much below -5°C (25°F). |
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very nice post of beautiful flowered plant. nicely composed, Gert. coloration of green and white superb. thanks for sharing this beauty with good notes.
Ahmet
nice one, TFS Ori
Hi and Good Morning Bro Gert,
A fine macro capture of this white beauty from wonderful POV with a delightful composition and excellent details.
TFS and have a nice Week!
Cheers,
Bayram
- Jamesp
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- [2009-08-31 1:12]
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Hi Gert
A beautiful shot - beautifully composed - sharp focus and excellent use of light.
James
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- zulfu
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- [2009-08-31 1:56]
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Hello gert,
A first class shot of these beautiful flowers.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet
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- siggi
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Hello Gert,
This is a superb shot. A unique POV from the underside. Perfect exposure has given beautiful colors. Detail is very sharp. Great choice of composition.
Best regards Siggi
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- MMM
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- [2009-08-31 5:06]
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Hi Gert
Beautiful composition.Good POV and sharp image.Detail are also very good.
TFS MIchel
Hello Gert, great close-up shot of these rare and beautiful flowers with wonderful details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır
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- PeterZ
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- [2009-08-31 8:20]
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Hallo Gert,
Weer een bijzonderheid. Een foto in prachtig licht en erg goede details. De compositie kan denk ik niet beter.
Groet,
Peter
Bonjour Gert,
Très belle restitution de cet arbre aux mouchoirs dans une composition soignée et sous un superbe éclairage permettant d'apprécier la finesse des détails ; le cadrage végétal entourant les fleurs est judicieux.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard
Hello Gert
a great shot of this flowering Dove Tree, i like the way you presented us this very beautiful flowers, from a good POV
superb sharp details and lovely colors
Have a good night
Jacqueline
hello Gert
a beautiful photo of these flowers, fine POV, fine focus
excellent sharpness and details, beautiful luminosity, TFS
Asbed
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- foozi
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- [2009-09-02 3:45]
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Hi Gert,
a lovely presentation of this excellent contrast of white and green.
Very sharp and clear detail.
i like the exciting staments.
Very pretty indeed.
regards,
Foozi
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