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Destroyed by time and termites

Broken trunk of an avocado tree. Hollowed by time and termites it became a hive for honey bees.

Broken trunk of an avocado tree. Hollowed by time and termites it became a hive for honey bees.
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

settings

Aperture f/5 ISO 800 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 76854/1000

location

Trinidad and Tobago

upload_date

Jan, 2022

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Awards

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Behind The Lens

Location

"Destroyed by time and termites" This photo was taken in my backyard where I have two huge grafted avocado trees, called "Pollock". The fruit are huge, usually not less than 10 to 12 inches tall, creamy and delicious! This particular tree is about 65 years old. Sadly the trunk and branches are riddled with termites and are now mostly hollow.

Time

This was taken early in the morning.

Lighting

Early morning light under the cover of the leafy branches of the tree.

Equipment

Canon Powershot SX40 HS

Inspiration

The hollow trunks of the tree have in the past been home to a colony of honey bees and this particular branch was home to a mother opossum, called a Manicou in Trinidad & Tobago, and her four babies. I also liked the look, texture and pattern of the remaining wood of the trunk. Not to mention the wild ferns growing on the trunk because of the dampness of our rainy season.

Editing

Minor sharpening and light adjustments particularly to enhance the texture of the wood.

In my camera bag

Camera, spare battery, charger, lens hood, tripod.

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Destroyed by time and termites

Broken trunk of an avocado tree. Hollowed by time and termites it became a hive for honey bees.

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