HFF Middelburg Zeeland Netherlands 16th April 2026

Sunrise over the Walcheren canal in Middelburg.

Pollarding is a pruning system involving the removal of the upper branches of a tree, which promotes the growth of a dense head of foliage and branches. I have never seen it on trees whose branches have been trained around circular wiring like this.

HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.

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Taken on Thursday April 16, 2026
Posted on Wednesday May 6, 2026
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful backlit image.
hFF

5 weeks ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal said:

Très original, HFF Pete!

5 weeks ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

I am familiar with the pollarding system, but I have never seen these circular wires around the branches before. HFF Pete.

5 weeks ago

Stephan Fey said:

Fantastic sunrise and a very unusual form of the trees. HFF and a happy weekend, Pete!

5 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Lovely sky and a fine capture, Pete
the trees are rather interesting, HFF and a good weekend!

5 weeks ago

Xata said:

Curious trees, HFF Pete.

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trester88 said:

Ich mag Bäume lieber in ihrer natürlichen Form.
HFF und einen guten Start ins Wochenende, Pete!

5 weeks ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot!

5 weeks ago

Scott Holcomb said:

No swimming!
HFF

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Gudrun said:

Great shapes! I expect in summer these are turning into green umbreallas. Belated HFF and a good weekend.

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Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Pete
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition
Great colours too.
I have never seen this before, so thank you for sharing!!
Best Wishes, (very late) HFF, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter

5 weeks ago