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Grasslands Cottonwood

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Posted by Roger Rouch on July 2, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Grasslands Cottonwood
I've made a ritual of visiting the Pawnee Grasslands at least once a year for some time and finally made it out a couple of days ago. I was too late for much of a wildflower show, and probably can't brag much about the drama from this simple cottonwood. The grasses were just amazing and as tall and robust as I can ever remember.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on July 2, 2009 at 2:35 PM
It's a beautifully simple and poetic grassland image. Thanks for posting this.
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 2, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Dave took the words simple and poetic right out of my brain!
Posted by Pam Colander on July 2, 2009 at 3:04 PM
This is every bit as striking as a wildflower shot and represents yet another important feature of the grasslands. Nobody plants like Mother Nature. Beautiful shot Roger!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on July 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM
I like this, Roger. The warm light on the trunk is great. How about a B&W conversion too?
Posted by Mel Ladewig on July 2, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Its a fine shot Dave. The clean sky, and warm/cool contrasts are very refreshing.

Mel-
Posted by bill meikle on July 2, 2009 at 6:25 PM
A bit like a Constable painting, nice.
Posted by Chris Martin on July 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Beautiful shot. Great warm light.