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A Single Seedling

© Melissa Olsen

A Single Seedling

Uploaded: September 03, 2008

Description

In reading about Colorado’s beautiful Aspens I found out that all of the aspens typically grow in large clonal colonies derived from a single seedling. Each individual tree can live for 40-150 years above ground, but the root system of the colony is long-lived in some cases for thousands of years sending up new trunks as the older trunks die off above ground. After reading about them I thought if a single seedling could produce a strong colony of Aspens then a single act of kindness from me to a stranger on regular basis has the potential to change not only my environment but theirs as well for many years.

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 03, 2008

This is so lovely, great tones and composition you have here and the POV is just right on, Melissa. Awesome information too.


Dominick

Dominick #991557

Tarun Bose September 03, 2008

Excellent composition and lovely tones. Good work Melissa. #6405074

Deb Koskovich September 03, 2008

Super pov, Melissa -- gorgeous! #6405177

Joy Rector September 03, 2008

gorgeous #6405179

Melanie D. Fuelling September 03, 2008

Cool photo Melissa- I agree with great composition and POV and tones . Interesting information too :-))) #6405182

Melissa G. Meiselman September 03, 2008

Melissa, did you see the movie, "Play It Forward?" The movie is all about that single act of kindness and if you are the beneficiary of a kindness you then do a kindness for someone else and the movement grows exponentially.

Anyway this is a ultra dramatic photo of these Aspens reaching for the sky taken with sharp detail and well presented in these beautiful sepia tones!!! #6405206

Jennifer L. Taranto September 03, 2008

fantastic pov!! love those sepia tones too!! #6405244

Amy M. Wilson September 03, 2008

Wow Melissa, what a strong image and message! Great comp, pov and tones! #6405256

ROLAN NARMAN September 03, 2008

Great introduction, tones, clarity, composition, and lighting Melissa! Presented very well! #6405266

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 03, 2008

Great effects in this wonderful capture. Sherran #6405346

Eugenio Diaz September 03, 2008

This one is the Perfect image...GREAT tones and FANTASTIC perspective....Amazing effects applied to it!!!
Well done Melissa!
An instant favorite. #6405535

Robert R. Goodman September 03, 2008

WOW!!!!That is a very beautiful capture.Good for you Melissa,And I agree with you.There is a colonies just north of Flagstaff out by the peaks.And they are awesome in the fall!!!!! #6405598

Janet Daniel September 03, 2008

Your lovely script adds just the right touch to this beautiful image, Melissa! Very nice! #6405689

Karen Slagle September 03, 2008

Beautiful tones and composition, Melissa... #6405845

Mike Clime September 03, 2008

Very inspiring, Melissa! Love the POV and tones! #6405916

Gary Lange September 03, 2008

Beautifully taken here, Melissa!! Wonderful image. #6406096

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 03, 2008

EXCELLENT TONE, ANGLE AND THE COMPOSITION HERE.

KARU. #6406147

Jessica Jenney September 03, 2008

Wonderful POV and sepia tones, Melissa! Very intersting info! #6406154

whitney morgan September 03, 2008

Great reference to the movie Pay It Forward, Melissa G. I love this photo. This one is a winner in my eyes. #6406249

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 03, 2008

BEAUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL Melissa!!! #6406264

Hendrik Storme September 03, 2008

Lovely tones and light,great POV and image Melissa! #6406609

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 03, 2008

WOW, Melissa!!!!! Both the image and your thoughts are AWESOME!!!!!!! ♫ k #6406900

Nadya Johnson September 03, 2008

Imposing shot, Melissa! I didn't know this about the aspen trees. I know it's true of desert creosote and some "mother colonies" date back 10,000 years. They say, it's actually the oldest plant on Earth. Nature's so amazing!!! By the way, I also like your treatment here! The tones are great. #6406994

Colette M. Metcalf September 03, 2008

Beautiful capture!!! #6408048

Dianna Murphy September 03, 2008

Very different and beautiful! #6408295

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Beautiful capture Melissa. Bill #6408339

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 03, 2008

Gorgeous photo and a marvelous metaphor for planting the seeds of kindness all around you...I, too, believe in creating "kindness colonies"! Exceptional work on this one!

ccc #6408606

Derek D. Dafoe September 04, 2008

Wonderful shot and choice of color!! Nice work Melissa!! #6409117

Debbra Bailey September 04, 2008

A gorgeous image with awesome POV, and a timeless kindness reminder for us all! #6411969

Melissa Olsen September 04, 2008

Thank you all so very much! #6412026

Susan M. Campbell September 04, 2008

Love the dark moodiness. Terrific capture Melissa. #6412875

Melissa Olsen September 05, 2008

Thank you Susan. #6413960

Bill Brelsford level-classic September 05, 2008

VERY NICE MELISSA !! #6417012

Melissa Olsen September 06, 2008

Thanks Bill! #6418563

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