Dead tree trunk is a photograph by Ingo Scholtes which was uploaded on July 25th, 2015.
Dead tree trunk
Trees, whether living or dead, are an essential part of Yosemite's ecosystem. Living trees of various kinds, including fir, pine trees, cedars and... more
Title
Dead tree trunk
Artist
Ingo Scholtes
Medium
Photograph
Description
Trees, whether living or dead, are an essential part of Yosemite's ecosystem. Living trees of various kinds, including fir, pine trees, cedars and sequoias, form the typical mixed Sierra Nevada conifer forests which cover Yosemite valley and the surrounding alpine woods. Hiking through these woods, enjoying the ethereal smell of bark, needles and sap as well as the mesmerising outlooks offered by an occasional clearance, is a memorable experience. But even when age, storm or fire have ended the life of a tree, it continues to be important for the ecosystem. Its remains, whether simple dead wood or charcoal, are crucial not only for the next generation of vegetation, but also as hideouts for small mamals and insects. Sometimes, dead wood is not only ecologically important, but also - as in this image - quite pittoresque. This twisted, and beautifully textured tree trunk nicely decorated the view towards Half Dome. I took this image while hiking on Panorama Trail, one of the most beautiful dayhikes around Yosemite valley. Making use of an extreme wide-angle lens and a low perspective allowed me to capture the organic, rolling line of the trunk, as it points towards the mountains in the background.
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July 25th, 2015
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