A photography blog, specializing in the beautiful Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Florissant Tree
One last post from Florissant for Skywatch Friday, this time a non-fossilized tree. The spiral pattern down the bark means it was struck by lightning sometime in the past, a very common sight in this part of the world where thunderstorms can be a daily occurrence in the summer.
Very interesting! I have never seen lightning scars on trees in a spiral like that. Here they come straight down the trunk. Some trees survive, some don't. Have a great week-end!
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I have added Florrisant to my 'must visit in Colorado next time' list. Thank you for both posts --
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that a bare tree draws our attention and makes such a great shot. Cool.
ReplyDeleteNice capture. I never knew that about the spiral pattern down the bark!
ReplyDeleteInteresting tree.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and elegant tree!
ReplyDeleteNice captured
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen lightning scars on trees in a spiral like that. Here they come straight down the trunk. Some trees survive, some don't.
Have a great week-end!
Great capture for Sky watch friday! Happy weekend!
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