TREES WITH HAIR…
Yes, the title of this post is misleading..these gorgeous trees are found in the South and luckily, Venice Florida has a lot of them…..aren’t they beauties? I’ve seen some that weren’t this pretty, but there are streets that are just lined with trees covered in “Spanish Moss”, and it’s a joy to drive along and look at them.
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HAHA They really do look like they have hair! We kind of have trees like that here in the Pacific Northwest… so … much… moss lol
February 17, 2013 at 10:01 pm
TONS!
February 17, 2013 at 11:53 pm
We have some of that Tillandsia usneoides in our garden – a fascinating Bromeliad. Amusing that it is native to America, and is neither moss nor Spanish. It is epiphitic, and thus certainly not a parasite on trees as some people think. No wonder it looks droopy, with all the misunderstandings about it!
February 15, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Poor little Bromeliad…
February 15, 2013 at 7:48 pm
When I saw your comment on my vultures tonight I could not even remember what you had posted today or for that matter if I had commented… I had to come back… Life is just so hectic at the moment with our program going out on Monday to our first customer who has agreed for a reduction in fee to beta test it for us… the work I have to do before my “baby” can fly her first flight is major and a 14 hr. day before I got to even look at blogs had me falling asleep at the computer… but all is done and ready now for her flight and the excitement is building between the 4 directors…
But I did want to come and say that the trees fascinate me… and as I love trees, specially the way mtlawleyshire depicts them, that you have done a outstanding job here as well… is there anything you can’t take good photos of… Ah I know one… you in a tutu…. go well my friend enjoy your weekend…
February 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Some day perhaps, me in a tutu…maybe for a milestone birthday
SO EXCITING ABOUT YOUR “BABY”…keep me posted and congrats!, congrats!, congrats!
February 15, 2013 at 7:51 pm
Great photos of what is probably my favorite tree. So surreal, relaxing to look at and still arresting visually, perhaps because of how the moss grows in total abandon.
February 15, 2013 at 3:28 pm
February 15, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Beautiful! With a warm breeze, and the fragrances of the flowers…
*rushes off to check flights to Florida*
February 15, 2013 at 2:37 pm
LOLOLOL! I’ll tell hubby to make room for two more….I assume TMBGITW is coming too.
February 15, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Those look like ZZ Top trees.
February 15, 2013 at 2:18 pm
HA!! You my friend are a keen observer!
February 15, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Amazing… fascinated me. Thank you dear, have a nice weekend, love, nia
February 15, 2013 at 1:30 pm
They’re really different aren’t they? Have a great weekend xoxo!
February 15, 2013 at 2:10 pm
Yes, the hair on the trees is beautiful and there are some great views on the streets of Savannah and St. Simmons Island. But, be aware of the tiny mites that live on the Spanish moss.
February 15, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Ooooooohh…I never get close, I’m suspicious of ALL the vegetation and what lives in it when I’m in the South.
February 15, 2013 at 2:11 pm
They are lovely. They look like a fairy wonderland.
February 15, 2013 at 1:12 pm
They really do….when there are lots of them together, say 30-50 it’s REALLY like a fairy wonderland…..you could make an awesome movie set in surroundings like this.
February 15, 2013 at 2:12 pm
We had two in our yard in south Louisiana. I always wondered their age. They were majestic. Beautiful pictures. Brought back great memories.
February 15, 2013 at 12:38 pm
I’m so glad that they brought back memories for you! They really are majestic, their size, their look…just awesome..
February 15, 2013 at 2:13 pm
I grew up in Louisiana, and now that I live in the north (Great Lake region), I truly miss the moss covered trees. Beautiful photos.
February 15, 2013 at 12:38 pm
These are something that would really take hold of you and linger in your memories…
February 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Love to see Spanish moss!
February 15, 2013 at 12:27 pm
February 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm
We saw trees like this in South Carolina. They’re really cool. Have you ever tried to photograph them as it is getting dark at night. That might lead to some creepy photos
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February 15, 2013 at 11:56 am
Ooooooohhhh…I’ll try to give it a shot…..oooooohhhh
February 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Can’t wait to see the results
February 15, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Wonderful!
February 15, 2013 at 7:35 am