Photographer’s Note
The pinyon pine is a common sight on the Grand Canyon's south rim. It's amazing how these trees grow in the dry, cold, high areas on the rim. The trees are twisted as a defense against water loss: the twisted trunks lose less water than if they were straight (don't ask me why - I'm not very informed about botany).
This photo was taken on the Rim Trail somewhere east of Monument Creek Vista.
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johnmcc
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(126) 2009-05-11 21:12
Robbin,
I love your shot. One of my favorite subjects is the lonely tree. Your's in the Grand Canyhon couldn't find a better setting. I've added a workshop to pop out the colors a little. Hope you like it. Thanks.
John from Mill Valley
edouard_lauer
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(1063) 2009-05-11 23:55
Hi Robbin,
this tree seems to be lost in this fantastic landscape of stone and sand.
Well done,
Edi
Photo Information
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Copyright: Robbin Coedy (Fiddlee)
(178)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-04-10
- Camera: Canon 350D (Rebel XT), Canon EF 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM
- Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2009-05-11 18:59
