The Tree of Epiphytes
GUAT07D-283
June 7, 2007
Sticking with Guatemala again, that beautiful Central American country. This was found in Tikal, one of the great ruined cities of the Mayan culture. I loved exploring the ruins of this country, especially the out-of-the-way ones like Yaxha, but Tikal is not to be missed. It is the most immense ruin complex, and a lot of it has been reclaimed from the jungle. However, the trees still abound; and here, right in the middle of the city, was this magnificent tree. Covered in various epiphytes, mosses and lichens and orchids and bromeliads, the tree was a symbol of the struggle that is evident throughout the jungle, organisms clinging to each other for mutual support and protection. I loved the complexity of the tree, its ecological importance and meaning. Enjoy.
Technical notes:
Camera: Sony DSC-W55
Lens: n/a
Focal length: 6.3 mm
Exposure: 1/320 @ f/7.1 ISO 200
Post-processing: Minor tone adjusted with PS 4 and LR 1.4.
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