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Stephen Bloodsworth
Silver Spring, Maryland USA

12/15/2023
03:35 pm

Equipment Details:

Panasonic Lumix G85 M4/3 System
12-60 Lumix Telephoto lens captured @ 17mm

Post-processing Details:

Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw
Adobe Landscape Color Profile
Camera Raw AI Enhance

Image Details:

Hawthorn Tree.

The Hawthorn tree has roots in Celtic mythology and is known in Ireland as a tree of protection. Hawthorn trees are planted near homes and holy wells as they are believed to ward off storm and lightning. Also known as the Fairy Tree, the Hawthorn is believed to be guarded by fairies who live under its roots. Its twisted shape — which I find to be most interesting — is a characteristic of these trees. One common cause of tree spiraling is the stress of prevailing winds (helical stress).

This tree is near my home and I visit it frequently.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!