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August 15th, 2007

15_the_circle: (cottage sign)
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 11:53 pm

[OT from cottage renovations]

this dry spell has been pretty hard on our trees.  many are in deep distress and the forecast isn't calling relief any time soon. 

some species aren't minding it too much, though, such as this crape myrtle in the Memorial Grove. 

(click through this thumbnail for higher resolution image)



Memorial Grove,
Howard Park

crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica

for me this picture is more about the seed cluster than the blossoms. 

15_the_circle: (cottage sign)
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 11:54 pm

[OT from cottage renovations]
[crossposted to [livejournal.com profile] texture]

designed to trap water, this structure does just as well with light. 

(click through these thumbnails for higher resolution images)



Old Town Gaithersburg

catchment basin

.. +1 .. )
catchment basin
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