a morning in the park (kelsey scott park, july 27, 2015) Mimosa and Sky (B&W)

Beautiful.

Love the patterns, like lace curtains. So that's what this tree is called, mimosa. Hah! I thought mimosa was a tropical drink.

A tropical drink named after the tree, I'm pretty sure, Jack...

Lana,the high contrast really works here.

Amy

Thanks, everybody.

 

"Originally from China, Mimosa or Silk tree was introduced to the United States in 1745 and cultivated since the 18th century primarily for use as an ornamental. Mimosa remains a popular ornamental because of its fragrant and showy flowers. Due to its ability to grow and reproduce along roadways and disturbed areas, and its tendency to readily establish after escaping from cultivation, mimosa is considered a Category II invasive by Florida’s Exotic Pest Plant Council."

 

1745!

 

Now it grows wild now all over the Southeast, and probably in most other regions of the U.S.  I first saw it in 1966 in my parents' yard in North Charleston, South Carolina.  (It had been planted by the previous occupants.)  It survives easily in disturbed areas near the edges of roads and clearings, probably because of its high rate of growth.  It has one of the most exquisite fragrances I have ever smelled in a "wild" species.

 

--Lannie

I found this wild mimosa tree in a city park in Salisbury, NC. Thisspecies has escaped cultivation and use as an ornamental and now growswild in many areas.

--Lannie

I too love the artistic patterns and the bold, strong contrast.

BR, Holger

Thank you, Holger.

 

--Lannie

An amazing study of form, shape, and space . . .  The predominance of dark tones adds mystery and tension to otherwise is simple and straightforward.

 

Thanks for posting this.

Please add "what" between "otherwise" and "is."

This is really quite lovely Lannie!! Well done and excellent idea!

Thank you, Michale.  Yes, using the layers tool for black and white allows one a lot of options, including manipulating the mood--the dark "clouds" here were actually blue sky.

 

Thank you, Gail.  I always value your opinion.

 

--Lannie