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Jewel Colours in a Pruned Yew

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This photo is taken of the inside bowl of a very old yew tree. Various cuts have been made here, and I'm not sure why the colours are so vibrant. Could the colours be due to the oils and resins of the tree?

The giant yews on first terrace were planted around 1680, of which this is one of the 'interiors, form the clumps we see today on the top terrace of Powis Castle.

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Taken on Friday October 11, 2024
Posted on Sunday October 13, 2024
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Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo natue . Bon dimanche. . Nicole .

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Wierd Folkersma said:

wonderful picture, but where is the old one?

6 weeks ago

Xata said:

Amazing interior…

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Keith Burton said:

What a great idea for a photo..............and very nicely taken Amelia. The textures and colours are fascinating.

Your theory about the oils and resins seems pretty sensible to me!

6 weeks ago

Nick Weall said:

Makes a good abstract dear LGM

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Gabi Lombardo said:

an interesting and well seen nature abstract!!

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Ed Synchro said:

Great to do something different Amelia and the colours are superb as are all the different shapes and textures. Maybe some of the colour variations might be due due to the time that different sections of wood got exposed to the light.

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Peter Castell said:

An amazing range of colours why I have no idea I don't think I have seen one that had been cut. You could send the photo to Amateur Gardening magazine and ask their plant expert if he has any idea what the cause is it would be interesting know

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