Summer Light In The Redwoods by beachzz
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Walking along one of my favorite trails in the redwoods a couple of weeks ago, I spotted this poison oak climbing up the side of a tree. This nasty plant LOVES the redwoods as much as I do, and you have to be very careful where you walk. Not only does it climb WAY up these trees, it lines the paths. Stepping in or on it creates a very itchy result.
I read once where some people who had just moved to the area wandered around these trees, and found this glorious red leaved vine. They picked bunches of it to take home for a lovely fall centerpiece on their table. Dinner was lovely, all their friends gathered around the table,. The next morning, more red was discovered--on their arms, their legs, their faces and other spots better left unmentioned. As the song goes--"you can look but you better not touch" Or as the guys on the river warn you before you take off--"leaves of three, let them be!"
Comments (12)
sharky_
I'm glad Adam and Eve did not have these leaves around? Or did they?... Interesting shot. Aloha
durleybeachbum
I soooo glad we don't have this here! The junipers set me off and now as I get older all sorts of previously OK plants too!
rocserum
great lightning! RS
MrsRatbag
I have never been able to remember which of these plants to avoid, so it's fortunate I've never stumbled into any...yet! Beautiful lighting here!
bmac62
Oh, yes...I've met both poison ivy and poison oak. I stear way clear. Your presentation reminds me to be wary. Thanks-a-plenty:)
goodoleboy
Summer light in the redwoods, and some aren't. I just had to get that in, hee hee. Stellar contrast in this pic of the dangerous poison oak, seemingly protecting and laying claim to the venerable old tree, Maz.
Chipka
What amazing light! WOW! This is cool. And I love it, first you tackle a prickly subject earlier and now you're tackling poison oak...yeah, you rock! You know, I remember seeing an episode of Martha Stewart's show...does she still have that show? Anyway in typical Martha fashion--you know: tight-lipped and somewhat constipated--she showed off a lovely little plant and declared that it was her favorite. It was probably a slip of the tongue...in that Freudian way, because she declared that it was her favorite plant because it was poisonous, and to top it off, she had it in a pot! Her Chip-rating skyrocketed from that point on. And now I see a gorgeous capture of poison oak. Marvelous! This is so full of wonderful contrasts in light and shadow, color and different color. Nice!
jocko500
that tree bark makes a wonderful texture background for this
danapommet
Nice use of natural lighting here and I seem to have an itch, on my legs, all of a sudden. Dana
hipps13
bet a bunch of shocked smiles wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
Ra3vyn
Lovely shot, love the play of light on the climber and tree truck.. pity it's such a horror, it looks so pretty!
bazza
Nice shot lovely lighting but don't think I would like to be near the poison oak..