Monday, February 11, 2013

Macro and Mosaic Monday - Russian Birch Trees


Photos from a 2012 river cruise of northern Russian.  The birch trees were spectacular in groves, along the river's edge, or closeup, especially the silvery bark.  Birch bark was used by local craftspeople to make everything from boats to slippers to decorative arts.  (Click to enlarge.) 

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13 comments:

  1. A Colorful WorldFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Once again...gorgeous shots of Russia! Lovely trees! I just want to go there after seeing all you have shared!!! :-)

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  2. Brian KingFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Those are beautiful! Birch trees are some of my favorites. They're awesome photography subjects!

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  3. CarlettaFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Birch trees are my favorite for their bark. I love how it peels back.
    That last shot is beautiful! The colors are so lovely!

    BTW: My camera is a Canon Rebel and I used a macro filter for the snowflake shot. :)

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  4. GattinaFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    I wished I could go on this cruise, your pictures are beautiful !

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  5. eileeninmdFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    The Birch trees are beautiful. I love all the trees. This cruise sounds wonderful. Beautiful mosaic. Have a happy day and week ahead.

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  6. carol l mckennaFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful Mosaic ~ and fantastic photography ~^_^

    Carol of: (A Creative Harbor) ^_^ on blogger

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  7. Jan n JerFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I love the bark on the birch trees...nice pics Faye

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  8. Stewart MFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Birch trees are so great - I have them outside my window!

    Glad to have found another moss fan!

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. Icy BCFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful photos and pretty colors to see!

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  10. Heather @ Simple WivesFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful pictures!! So peaceful looking.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Gorgeous! I love birch trees, they're so beautiful.

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  12. Nina February 13, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Birch trees are so beautiful, and you make Such a beautiful things of them! The fragrance of ten butch tree is the fragrance of summer for me ... Fresh and mild!

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  13. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)February 19, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Absolutely stunning - I love that we can "travel" on our blogs.

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