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WayneBenedet — Lauguage Of The Plains (WAB1752)
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Published: 2016-07-01 01:35:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 1965; Favourites: 173; Downloads: 0
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I named this image "Language of the Plains" because of the Marker Trees. This term, marker trees, is not a formal term, it is simply something that I have created to indicate that these trees are very common on the prairie, and were planted by the original settlers to mark the land and provide shelter from wind. Often it is the marker trees that give away a location of a farm or homestead even at great distances spanning a number of miles. So it is the Marker Trees who, through their language, have guided me. Thanks to Reese, who was with me during this excursion, it seems to me that it is with him that I find and am able to take some of my better images.Related content
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It does rather look that way
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Wonderful photo! Such a peaceful scene - but such drama and a great story line with the building falling in. Great composition!
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thank you very much for accepting.
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Odd placing of the tree - but it seems to work - like it's pressing down on the semi-collapsed structure !
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I think that is a time this Doug. The trees were planted almost 100 years ago, some even more. The building came up later. I like how the pictures is juxtaposed.... the building is old and decayed, but the tree still grows even though it is far older than the building itself. I think that reminds me that nature is far stronger and resilient than we think, and that man is far less resilient that we believe.
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I also have a landscape version, but this one spoke to me, so it isthe one I processed.
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I do so love your glimpses into the rear-view mirror of a changing world. Such glorious geometry, color, and composition.
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thank you, I like how you have put this. As I was reading, your words brought this image to mind . This is my friend Reese on one of our trips. He was also with me when I took "Language of the Plains". He has a way of looking at the world and life that is quite unique. He has taught me a lot.
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You are so fortunate to have so skilled and wise a friend.
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The vibrant grass around and the trees behind the collapsing building give this scene a sense of decay and renewal. Nicely done.
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thank you. I rather like the old and new combination myself.
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WOW!! beautiful shot!!! Excellent composition!!!
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your so welcome Wayne
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Nice capture, Wayne! The tree adds an element to this photo not usually found in your prairie ruins series, and I love the look of the sky here, too.
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you might be interested in knowing that it is these very trees that mark most of the houses I have found (even if I have not included them in the images). They were planted by the early settlers close to their homes to provide some shelter. Now I just refer to them as marker trees because they guide me to old homesteads.
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Very interesting indeed, Wayne. I love the tree in this particular image.
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I should have added that information to the original comment, but I did not. Your comment to me, reminded me and I have added something about the trees. Thanks for the reminder.
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Thanks david. It is something Reese and I found a few days ago
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