Nature's Roundabout BW
by Linda Brittain
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Nature's Roundabout BW
Artist
Linda Brittain
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Square Format. This huge cottonwood tree makes an imposing road hazard, and is protected and treasured by residents of nearby tiny Brayton, Iowa. About 165 years ago, before the start of the Civil War in 1861, a surveyor was marking the county line between Audubon and Cass counties. Needing a stick to mark the area, he used a sprout of a tree, as the story goes. Returning a long time later, the cottonwood sprout had started to grow. Rather than remove it, the local roads adapted. It has now grown to be about 100 feet tall and about 18 feet around, right in the middle of the intersection of two gravel roads!
This would make an amazing throw pillow, shower curtain, puzzle, mug, or greeting card, in addition to wall art choices. Please visit lindabrittain.pixels.com for MANY other gift and home decor suggestions.
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A Tree or Trees in Black and White Group; 11-15-21
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November 13th, 2021
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Linda Brittain
Thanks, Calvin, for the feature on 11-15-21 by A Tree or Trees in Black And White Group! It's greatly appreciated!
Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
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