Tree Photos

[StuartDH]

As we continue to build the reference section of the site we've noticed that we could really do with a lot more photos of trees for the encyclopedia and other resource pages.

As the trees are about to change colour it would be great if you could help us out by taking some pictures of individual trees through each of the various stages towards winter.

We need photos of virtually every type of British tree, ideally standing on it's own so that we can clearly identify it's shape. If you could also take a few pictures of the bark, twigs, leaves and any other special features then that would really appreciated as well.

The pics will then be used as reference photos for the encyclopedia, to help people identify trees and get to know a lot more about them.

So if you're out and about and you see a good specimen be sure to send us the pics and we'll include them on the site - but you'll have to be quick to get them whilst their still green.

Cheers

Stuart

[StuartDH]

Boddie has just pm'd me for some more info so I thought I'd post it here as well..

Ideally, we'd like to get about 5/6 pictures of each tree, that show the tree on it's own, a single leaf (both topside and underside), a group of leaves, about 1m of branches and twigs and a picture of the trunk and bark.

For the bark photos, we find that it usually works best to take the picture with the sun to the side of you as this creates some good shadows that help to bring out the texture of the bark.

Also, if there are any other features that you notice on the tree, like galls or parasites, then send us the pictures and we;ll include them in the encyclopaedia as well.

Cheers

Stuart

[wildone]

"Ideally, we'd like to get about 5/6 pictures of each tree, that show the tree on it's own, a single leaf (both topside and underside), a group of leaves, about 1m of branches and twigs and a picture of the trunk and bark."
Just wondering how we get up the trees to obtain some of the shots you are asking for. Just now I am out of friendly giants.

[StuartDH]

You don't need to go climbing trees, I've always found the zoom feature on my camera works well enough

For the really big trees with branches that are quite a bit higher, just look out for a younger version of the tree that's only half the size or see if there are any fallen leaves, and even entire branches, on the ground.