At the weekend, we walked down the drive to the steps just above our beach here in Umhlanga. It was a really hot day, so we sat on one of the benches in the shade. Looking up through the tree’s I spotted this bare twisty branch, and decided that it would do perfectly for this week’s WPC.
It wasn’t just this branch that was twisty. The whole dead tree was the same.
Looking across at a live tree, I noticed how twisty those branches were too.
On the way back to our house, the twisty seed pods on this palm tree caught my eye. I think it’s a Fan Palm. Do any of you know if I’m correct.
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Today is my sister’s birthday, so this evening, we’ll be off up the hill to attend her dinner party. Brother-in-Law is doing the cooking, and I believe that he’s bought a decadent gateau for dessert, so I don’t even have to make one this time. Yay!!
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Those pods can trick people to scream. Just add some hissing effect. 😀
Hehehe Rommel, both you and Andy have good imaginations. 🙂
“nature can and makes everything…”(Montaigne) – NATURE – the perfect artist… 🙂
Absolutely true, Mélanie. Thanks for visiting. 🙂
Very interesting photos for this week’s challenge. The first photo where the two thin branches criss-cross reminds me of two fingers crossed…it must be a tree that brings good luck. Great job with the photos 🙂
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Mabel. I will now name this tree, “The Good Luck Tree.” 🙂
That sounds like a great name. May it stand tall and strong for long 🙂
Your flora is so different there. Fan palms here have a different growth habit but the “fan” looks the same. You can call it whatever you like! I’ll still enjoy your photos. 😀
Thanks so much, Carol. 🙂
Wonderful shots. I absolutely love the first one. Great contrast with the dramatic tree and the peaceful background. 🙂
Thanks, Inga. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
tortuous and twisty … 😀
Did you twist the night away at your sister’s birthday Sylvia … I’m surprised you didn’t show you twisting and a- hula hooping as we all know you can 😉
No twisting the night away, as we were too busy eating and chatting. I’ve sold my two hula hoops here, so have to wait until I get back to Florida to get back into it. 🙂
These pictures are perfect for the challenge, ad 🙂
Thanks, Hopestar. 🙂
the first photo – with all that beach – reminded me a Monet painting – and actually – it reminded me of “Cap de Antibes” – your is different – but that painting came to mind instantly!!!
(http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monet_-_Cap_de_Antibes_auf_das_Esterelgebirge.jpg)
I also like the seedlings at the end – and that was kind of a twist added because with three shots of the dead tree twists – we see seeds with new life – hmmmm
great for the challenge – 🙂 ~y.
Thank you, and I see what you mean, although I like the Monet much more. 🙂
at this time I can’t stand a long time on the internet, but every time I look at your photos I cola with joy! Thank you
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Thank you so much for visiting and commenting, dear Ventis. 🙂
Nice stark work!
Thanks so much, Lisa. 🙂
I have you written as Sylvia? Am I wrong…gulp?
Kathryn !! 🙂
So sorry. I’ve done it again, Kathryn. I get your avatar mixed up in my mind with Lisa of http://nwframeofmind.com/2014/05/26/iphoneography-monday-5-26-14/ 😳
No problem! I sometimes do it too! I finally made a list as once some woman got REALLY pissed off when I called her the wrong name ..hehe!
Great twists! These trees are amazing 😉
Thanks, Dianne. 🙂
The seed pods are new to me. Makes for a twisty photo. 🙂
Thanks, Lynne. A lucky find. 🙂
Great captures depicting twisted. Enjoy the evenings festivities 🙂
Thanks so much, Ingrid. The party was lovely. 🙂
stunning!
Thanks, Cindy. 🙂
Yet another challenge well met! Definitely some very twisty things there.
Thanks, Gunta. 🙂
Great twists Sylvia. I’m not sure about the fan palm. Looks more like some kind of tree aloe with those ‘branches’ and serrated leaves, but obviously a big one if it is! I love the seeds.
Thanks, Jude. I still don’t know what the tree is.
Could it be Aloe plicatilis / Fan Aloe ? We need it to flower!!
No it’s definitely not that one. It’s a big tree and I’m sure it’s not an aloe.
They all fit the challenge and what interesting pods on the mystery palm.
Thanks, Gilly. Now every time I see that tree, I will think, “Ah, there’s the ‘mystery palm’.” 🙂
perfect for the theme, Sylvia!
Thanks, Lola. 🙂
Perfect shots and selections for the challenge Sylvia. I love the dead tree branches. They look like little fingers all twisted up. 😀
Thanks so much, Sonel. Yes, they do. 🙂
It’s the happy birthday season in your family! Enjoy the day. 🙂
It really is, and yes, we did enjoy the party. 🙂
Sorry AD it is not a fan palm as I know it… I know which tree you’re talking about… don’t quote me but I think it is known by another name… I do not have my books with me in Pta maybe Col can help with the ID… enjoy the party and I love your twisted tree…
Thanks, bulldog. If Col gets here, he’ll probably know. 🙂
I’m with Bulldog, Sylvia – I’m thinking it’s some kind of Dracina, but every time I go to fish out the plant bible I get distracted … Great twists, nevertheless 🙂
I like them. All those twisty things are the nature work of art
Thanks, Chris. 🙂
Great for the challenge, well spotted 🙂
Thanks so much, Amy. 🙂
Great idea for the ‘twist’ theme Sylvia, I’m having a think….!
Have a lovely time celebrating your sister’s birthday 🙂
Thanks, Sherri. 🙂
Great photos of the trees but it is those seed pods that are amazing to me. I have never seen anything like them. Twisty indeed!
Thanks, Sue I’d not noticed those seed pods before, and I’ve lived her for 12 years. 🙂
On another note I found your comment to my post on Istanbul in the Spam folder. Apparently the WordPress gremlins put it there. So sorry about that. I always appreciate your visits and comments and wouldn’t want you to think I was ignoring what you had to say. Have a great day!
I really don’t know what’s going on. I get spam comments that actually go through to my blog, and bloggers’ comments that end up in my spam. 😦
I had been ignoring my spam until now when I have started watching it much closer. I too have had spam in my comments. 😦
Nature does somethimes crazy things.
I agree with you. Fascinating.
Those are interesting trees. 🙂 They look like a good one for climbing, or not.
Thanks, Imelda. I think one could get scratched to pieces in that tree. 🙂
Geez the twisty seed pods made me think there were snakes hanging down with the way the lines are shaped lol yipes!
Hehehe. Yes, they do look a bit snake-like. 😯
I’m not sure i’d sit so close to it lol! 😀
love those trees! excellent photography, too. 🙂
Thanks so much. 🙂