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Friday, August 2, 2013

Trees, and A Boy


I wonder how similar they are to us, if trees go networking, make me laugh, and drive me paranoid.

(We share 60% of our DNA with a banana; an evidence of shared ancestry).

I take their pictures. One of them mimicked Scooby-Doo, and turned its face red. It even tried to play Freddy Krueger.

(A simple potato is more complex than us; it has 48 chromosome counts, whereas we have only 46).

I had once, in an aura of mystery, discovered the Wonderland of Alice in the woods.

(There was a tree, The Giving Tree, and a boy).
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35 comments:

  1. NancyAugust 2, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Interesting facts about bananas and potatoes. Love the pov on your photo. :)

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  2. steveroniAugust 3, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    One day, a monkey.
    Next day a tree (and boy)...
    Banana talks to me. Each day as I swalloe one, I hear it saying, "HELLLLP". Looking to see who is listening--it is only me. So I say "Too late, Cheeeta!"

    I like your stats on our relationships with all else...and why NOT? If the Universe is ONE...well, what a big deal if a banana "talks"? Hmmmm.

    It IS getting deep in here.

    REALY LOVE pics and perspectives.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Creative photo and love the book The Giving Tree ~ so real ~ Happy Weekend to you ^_^

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  4. Diane AZAugust 3, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    You have shown us some fascinating discoveries by looking at things in new ways!

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  5. TexWisGirlAugust 3, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    you are always looking at things in a new way. :)

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  6. DebbieAugust 3, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    a super fun entry!! love the image!!

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  7. FilipBlogAugust 3, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Super black and white picture.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  8. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 3, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    Great black and white photo.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 3, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    I'd be happy to know I share DNA with the trees. Wouldn't want to claim the potato. But do I have a choice?

    That shared DNA thing -- I read a little about it, understand even less, but I do know that it is NOT fun any more to look at apes and monkeys in the zoo. Something I used to enjoy. But no more.

    Still I eat bananas though, so you see that my understanding is limited.

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  10. ruthinianAugust 3, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Oh you never fail to amuse me with your writing... your wisdom and your humor. thanks for sharing.

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  11. ruthinianAugust 3, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Oh you never fail to amuse me with your writing... your wisdom and your humor. thanks for sharing.

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  12. ruthinianAugust 3, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Oh you never fail to amuse me with your writing... your wisdom and your humor. thanks for sharing.

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  13. GigaAugust 3, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Ja nie chcę być ani bananem, ani ziemniakiem :)
    I do not want to be either a banana or potato :)

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  14. Laura. MAugust 3, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Great photo rainfiel!
    I like your funny way of looking at things :))
    I wish you good weekend.
    A hug.

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  15. BarbaraAugust 3, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I never knew that about bananas and potatoes! Love the photo!

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  16. Rick (Ratty)August 3, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Trees can tell us so much. Much of it comes from our own minds. They tell me we can be banana people.

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  17. Icy BCAugust 3, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Interesting shot of the tree! It looks like Freddy Krueger in a way..Have a great weekend!

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  18. eileeninmdAugust 3, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Me, trees and DNA.. I am glad we are related. I do not think I would want to be a banana or a potato. Lovely photos, Rainfield! Have a happy day!

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  19. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Loved "The Giving Tree";
    like the perspective on the photo.

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  20. Magia da InêsAugust 4, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    ¸.•°♡
    A natureza é para ser admirada e protegida.
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil

    ¸.•°♡♡♫° ·.

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  21. betchaiAugust 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    no longer surprise where all those deep thoughts are coming from, looking at the picture and looking up at the tree sent so many perspectives, keep on listening to them

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  22. wennAugust 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    love your interpretations..

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  23. AnonymousAugust 4, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Am Learning a lot about potatoes and bananas from you...

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  24. Joanne OlivieriAugust 4, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    I love bananas, potatoes, boys and trees. But most of all I love your imagination, Rainfield :)

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  25. Minoru SaitoAugust 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Hi! Nice capture. Your saying is very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. EG CameraGirlAugust 6, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    There's some evidence that suggests trees DO indeed network. True. If one is attacked by an insect, others nearby will try to protect themselves. I'm not a scientist so I haven't a clue as to how they do it.

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  27. Betty ManousosAugust 7, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    love your perspective, great b&w!

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  28. Gemma AnnAugust 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    very interesting perspective! The picture, stunning as usual. Eeek it does indeed look Freddy Kruegerish..
    Btw, thanks for the info on potato and bananas.. :)

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  29. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Hello! The photo is very beautiful!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Interesting capture from your perspective.
    Sometimes you can see 'umbrella' of tree looking up from this position.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Oh, and I'm a Tree Hugger - no wonder I share 60% DNA similarity with trees...hehe

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  32. BritaAugust 9, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    I love the perspective and you decided to convert the image to black and white. It's exciting, mysterious / Brita

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  33. FriedaAugust 10, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Great picture. This tree looks scary!!

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  34. ArtiAugust 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    What a fabulous picture!! And I loved reading those facts about bananas and potatos!!

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  35. Magia da InêsAugust 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM


    Bom domingo!
    Ótima semana!
    ✿·.¸.• Beijinhos do Brasil
    ♪✿°•.¸

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