not-just-any-tree

This is a magnificent tree in one of our city parks. It's Ginko tree, and it's been here forever. I grew up here, spent my childhood in this park.
I remember that we were comming here in front of this giant, while in kindergarden, observing it change through seasons.
And that is what I will do. I missed snow this winter, but anyway the major blast would be autumn, so I guess I'll have to stick with 365 for a while.

I tried so badly to do U-shape histogram on this tree, and I succeded, but not on this photo. This one was instant pick for me, so I left U shape for another time. I guess practice is what metters. Actually I've learned something about how to get an U-shape..

[J A Byrdlip]

Watch this for ideas: (B&H Video) He talks about the histogram. I don't work for, or endorse any of the problems or publications
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeG9Wm0-yXw

[Cathie]

Beautiful shot, Martina. I love ginko trees; most of them around here aren't nearly as large!

[Martina]

@byrdlip Thank you for the link. There is a lot of good stuff on B&H...

[Martina]

@cathieg Thank you Cathy. This is really some tree. I think this is the largest one in my city. Can't get far enough to capture the whole thing.

[maree_sanderson]

love this tree...did you know that the ginko tree is the oldest form of tree...goes right back to dinosaur times...

[Call me Joe]

What a huge tree & great capture too:)

[Kahsia]

Nice shot

[Rick Schies]

Quite the huge one

[Brett]

Great, regal tree - very nice.

[Taffy]

Thanks for the link -- and this really is a magnificent tree!

[Martina]

@maree_sanderson, thank you for the input, Now that you mentioned I remember that once, I learned in school that ginko is prehistorical tree and forgot...But I do know it's medical herb used for different conditions...
(I am not sure "medical herb" is good phraze-you know some better way to say that- lack of english knowledge)

[Martina]

@joemuli @moonmtn @digitalrn @brett101, Thank you very much for the comments!

[Martina]

@taffy, Tank you...

[maree_sanderson]

@cherrymartina ...medical herb sounds good to me... :o)

[Maggie]

This is a fabulous tree - I don't think I have seen a ginkgo this large before.
your choice of b&w has really highlighted the form of this beautiful and ancient specimen.

[Martina]

@snaphappi Thank you very much Maggie, I am glad you like my favourite Ginko tree

[sarah]

Lovely detail!

[Stephanie Swift]

I love the light and shadow in this Martina. The ginkgo is one of my favourite trees, partly because of the beautiful leaf shape.

[Amanda R.]

It's a wonderful tree - I love how it reaches out and fills the shot! Great shot!