Taking Care of Trees in the City
September 9, 2010 | Filed Under Trees
One day, you’re walking down the street minding your own business. You happen to look up and spot in a tree, not a sparrow, or a pigeon or some other kind of bird, but a man. A very big man, standing precariously on a small limb that looks like it might snap at any minute if he’s not careful. You stop to watch him for a few minutes and he seems to know what he’s doing and he’s careful about it. On the ground is another man, watching closely and tightly holding a rope attached to the man above. You look around and notice that no one else stopped to observe the men. Everyone is on the go. It’s as if a man, high above, in a tree is a normal, daily sight. You shake your head, shrug your shoulders, pull out your camera, snap a few pics and move on.
Paz
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It’s because … you’re observant, looking at the world, taking pictures of things. Being a photographer changes the way you see things, and observe things. The rest … just wander through, and wonder why you saw something they didn’t.
We recently had tree-people cutting our trees. And it was scary watching them hanging around the tree tops. But they seemed to know what they were doing…Great shots!
Wonderful pictures! We have people cutting our trees as well, sometimes there are heaps of branches along the streets!
arborist is such an impressive (an not much thought of) line of work i think. especially in the city. quite a science and skill of its own.
I am soooooooooo glad you have finally left the movie theatre! I was beginning to worry about your eyes!
Haiku My Heart…Coyote
these tree workers always amaze me
when we have the trees here trimmed I’m fascinated by how they climb and how fast they work
Hi Paz! I’m back!! One week off, one week to deal with the mess created by the absence, a birthday almost no one noticed and a weekend to rest a little bit…
Dangerous job, the first guy has…
Meanwhile Blogtrotter Two is enjoying a fabulous hotel: the Cala di Volpe in Costa Smeralda!! Enjoy, comment and have a great weekend!
My birthday dear: 09-09-949…
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Great photos, Paz! Sounds a dangerous task…
Thanks for your kind words and nice congratulations to Sofia! We both appreciate so much your comment!
Beijos.
That does look like a small limb he’s standing on! You are so observant–lucky us!!!
Thanks for stopping by, everyone!
Paz
My! He looks almost like he is going to saw off the branch he is standing on.
Those beautiful yellow pansies , what a sight which I am sure is enhanced b y your great photography.