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A big bump!


A big bump!
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Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-03-31
Categories: Trees
Camera: Canon Powershot SX10 IS
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-03-31 7:29
Viewed: 3004
Points: 34
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Burl or Burr on Oak

Burls are quite commonly seen here on Birch and Oak but today we came across this enormous one along a forest path on Oland. It was growing on Oak (Quercus robur) and was at least a metre in diameter.

“A burl results from a tree undergoing some form of stress. It may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus. Most burls grow beneath the ground, attached to the roots as a type of malignancy that is generally not discovered until the tree dies or falls over. Such burls sometimes appear as groups of bulbous protrusions connected by a system of rope-like roots. Almost all burl wood is covered by bark, even if it is underground. Insect infestation and certain types of mold infestation are the most common causes of this condition.

In some tree species, burls can grow to great size. The largest, at 26 feet (7.9 m) occur in Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) and can encircle the entire trunk; when moisture is present, these burls can grow new redwood trees. The world's second-largest burls can be found in Port McNeill, British Columbia. One of the largest burls known was found around 1984 in the small town of Tamworth, New South Wales. It stands 6.4 ft (2.0 m) tall, with an odd shape resembling a trombone. In January 2009, this burl was controversially removed from its original location, and relocated to a public school in the central New South Wales city of Dubbo.” From Wikipedia

In Sweden Burrs are often usen for woodwork, as parts of furniture, knives, bowls, etc., as the wood is strong and hard. The wood also has a beautiful mottled pattern and a fine lustre.

In Swedish this is called a Vril while I believe the name Burr stands for English and Burl for American!

This was captured with the camera handheld. It has been reduced in size and sharpened.
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Ciao Ulla. Just impressive and inteersting! Very good sharp and details. TFS.

Roberto

Hallo Ulla
A very fascinating posting and I can only agree with what Roberto has stated. My eye caught the thumbnail in a glimpse and I thought it was a HUGE mushroom you captured, and something totally different appeared as I openend the image in full. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Anna

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 820 W: 0 N: 2419] (10674)
  • [2012-03-31 8:42]

Hej Ulla,
Unusual and impressive ..
Very nice and sharpness composition with good details and natural colours.
Have a nice weekend,
Seyfi

hello Ulla
very good picture with good details and lovely forest colours
thanks greeting lou

Ciao Ulla, fantastic big burl on oak, lovely composition with wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2012-03-31 11:35]

Hello Ulla,
This indeed is a giant. A photo in fine sharpness and beautiful natural colours.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Ulla,
incredible photo!!!
I thought that this is a fungus. Amazing composition. Excellent idea! Incredible nature!!!!!
Thanks for sharing and have a nice Sunday
Maciek

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2012-03-31 12:20]

Hello Ulla.
A nice close-up image of the Burl, a lot of details can be seen. Then photo has a good composition and nice colors.Best regards Siggi

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2012-03-31 15:23]

Hi Ulla,very interesting and very strange,i thought at a mushroom in a thumbnail...ehehe..magnificent capture whit the best point of view,the best way to show us this strange phenomenon.Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2012-04-01 1:31]

Hello Ulla,
such a unique and special view. I have never seen the bump so big on the tree trunk.
Exciting to share. Like it.

Regards,
Foozi

Hello Ulla,
An Impressive capture and an interesting note. Good sharpness and splendidly detailed with beautiful natural colours. Well done.
Best regards,
Carl

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2012-04-01 4:21]

Bonjour Ulla,
Something I have rarely seen in my country. May be trees have less stress here;-)
Impresssive burl, looks like the oak would have suffered a bit, but it was strong enough to survive. Well presented natural shot and a most original and interesting posting.
Bon dimanche à vous deux!
Amicalement
Anne

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 21 N: 1943] (13387)
  • [2012-04-02 0:24]

Most interesting, Ulla!Very good picture, too!

All the best,

Ishi

excellent subject and your photo performance, bravo!
regards Ulla
Nasos

Hello Ulla

Looking on the thumbnail i also thought this
was a mushroom. Amazing thing in the nature.
I love the vertical framing you give to the image,

TFS

Asbed

Hello Ulla.
I was thinking of a big mushroom from the thumbnail :-)
This is a nice bump and quite a size compared to the trunk. Nice capture and useful note coming with eat. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
Jusni

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2012-04-17 11:25]

Hi Ulla.
What an attractive phenomenon and nice picture at whole. I like filling of space, impressive 3D-effect and excellent details across the frame. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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