Flag tree

Sculpting Influence. When branches are continually bent in one direction by prevailing winds, they become "wind trained" and hold their position permanently. Some branches grow completely around the trunk from the windward to the leeward side. More likely however, new growth is so desiccated on the side of a tree facing a prevailing wind that it is killed before it can develop. These lopsided trees with branches extending from only one side are called "flag trees" because they resemble a flag fully extended from its pole by the wind.

[bkb in the city]

Great find and capture

[Diana]

Well captured an a great narrative, we have so many of these all over the place ;-)

[gloria jones]

Great leading lines

[Andy Oz]

Familiar with that effect on trees, but never heard it called that name before. Thanks for the description!

Love the foreshortening on all the poles on the left of the picture too, creates a wonderful, almost structure, as it recedes into the distance.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot - I've seen trees shaped like this, mainly on the coast where there is a strong prevailing wind - fav!

Ian

[Beverley]

Very interesting to read, it’s really captivating photo too!

[borof]

I have seen such leaning trees in several places where the wind direction is constant. Nice shot.

[Paula Fontanini]

Fabulous leading lines and dramatic sky...of course those leaning trees are pretty cool too! :)

[Dave]

Nice capture and information. Love that sky

[Corinne C]

Fantastic perspective and colors

[LManning (Laura)]

Excellent POV

[haskar]

Great composition and leading lines. Trees adapt very quickly to the conditions in which they grow. In our case, trees have more branches and leaves on the south side, where there is much better sunlight.