I love birch trees. I had no idea what I was going to take a picture of today- and thought I’d take my camera with me when I went out. But then, as I was pouring my coffee on this rainy day, I looked out the window at the birches. There are only two now- we originally had three planted when we moved here in 1987- but the bark has evolved into this wonderful, twisted, peeling entity! Yes, I love birches.
I first used my little 35mm lens, but then couldn’t resist a close-up of the bark, which is what I love. So, I switched to my 70-300 mm zoom. I shot it with a high ISO- 1000 (it is a dreary day), f16, 1/160.
I think I could do a whole photo ESSAY on these trees- but for now- just one.
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Wow! Great choice of subject and even a few water drops. It’s beautiful.
Great shots…makes me want a birch tree. Trees are hard to find in my neighborhood, I am tree jealous! 😦
I love birch trees too, but I do not have one. I love your shots of the peeling bark! Happy 365!