Some Brooklyn London Plane Trees

2023-12-03|Cat: Picture of the day|Tag: brooklyn, tree

London Trees, those constantly peeling trees that grow to quite some girth, are beautiful and strange. I was told long ago that these trees were sick from air pollution, but alas, that is not true; they just constantly shed their thin bark. They look incredibly cool when wet, adding a bit of contrast. Disclaimer: the trees could be American Sycamore; they are in the same family and look very similar, and I’m not much of a botanist.

(London plane trees are a hybrid of the American sycamore. They have a yellow or green underbark, while American sycamores have a white underbark.)

Close-up of tree bark with contrasting textures and colors. The image shows a patch of rough, dark brown bark peeling away to reveal a smoother, mossy green underlayer. Droplets of water glisten on the surface, indicating recent rain or dew.

Macro photograph of a tree's surface showing a vivid pattern of peeling bark in shades of dark brown, rust, and tan against a mossy green and yellow background. The textures range from smooth and wet to rough and dry, with water droplets scattered across, reflecting light.

Detailed image of a tree's bark with an intricate pattern of peeling areas in dark brown and green. A notable feature is a knot in the wood resembling an eye, surrounded by the textured bark, wet with moisture and interspersed with flecks of yellow.

A dynamic texture of a tree bark captured in high detail, highlighting patches of peeling brown bark amidst a moss-covered surface in various shades of green and yellow. The mossy areas have a velvety appearance, and the scene is dotted with raindrops, suggesting a natural, damp environment

Image featuring a close-up of a tree bark with a complex tapestry of textures. Dark green moss intermingles with peeling sections of bark in varying shades of brown, tan, and yellow, while small patches of lichen add a rough, almost map-like pattern to the surface.

Macro image capturing the rich texture of tree bark with a striking contrast between the peeling, rusty red-brown layers and the vibrant green, moss-covered areas. The detail of the bark's rugged surface is accentuated by the natural moisture, adding a sense of depth to the photo.

This image showcases the natural beauty of a tree's bark with a mix of textures and colors. The bark peels away in curving patterns of deep brown and rusty red, revealing a lush, mossy green underneath. The play of light on the wet surface enhances the texture and depth of the bark.

Textural image of tree bark with a striking juxtaposition of peeling, reddish-brown pieces against a soft green background. The organic pattern is detailed with the bark's rugged edges and the fresh, wet surface suggesting recent rain, giving life to the tree's ever-changing skin.

Close-up of a plane tree bark texture showing a patchwork of green and brownish-red flaky layers with a rough surface, ideal for a nature-themed background or detail study in botany.

Detailed macro photograph of a moist sycamore tree bark with an intricate pattern of white lichen patches, dark green moss, and scattered brown bark flakes, showcasing the diverse textures and colors of tree surfaces

Vivid image of a London plane tree bark with a tactile tapestry of green, brown, and tan patches, where the peeling layers reveal a dynamic texture rich in detail, reflecting the natural aging process of tree bark.

Macro image displaying the wet surface of a plane tree bark with varied textures and hues ranging from dark green to deep brown, highlighted by the glistening of water droplets accentuating the tree's natural patterns.

Close-up of the textured surface of a plane tree bark, with patterns of green moss and lichen intermingling with the peeling tan and brown layers, creating a mosaic of natural colors and textures.

For the technical folks, these are all shot with Nikon D850 with a Nikkor 60mm Micro at around ƒ11 using 3 images focus stacked. The ones with the crazy speculative highlights were shot using an LED ring light.