Aspen Family
by Donna Kennedy
Title
Aspen Family
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy
Photographed in Fishlake National Forest-Central Utah
Quaking aspens, also called trembling aspens, are named for their leaves. Flat leaves attach to branches with lengthy stalks called petioles, which quake or tremble in light breezes. Quaking aspens regularly grow in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when their leaves change color in the fall. The white bark is one identifying characteristic of this tree, but the bark is special for more than just its unique appearance. The bark layer of quaking aspens carries out photosynthesis, a task usually reserved for tree leaves. In winter, when other deciduous trees are mostly dormant, quaking aspens are able to keep producing sugar for energy. Deer, moose, and elk seek shade from aspen groves in summer. These same animals consume bark, leaves, buds, and twigs of quaking aspens throughout the year. Ruffed grouse are especially dependent on quaking aspens for food and nesting habitat. People use quaking aspens for fuel and to make paper, particle board, furniture, and hamster bedding. In terms of height, quaking aspens are relatively small. They are usually less than 50 feet tall. A grove of quaking aspens in Utah is the largest known living thing on Earth. Nearly 50,000 stems protrude from a single root system. The entire organism covers over 100 acres and weighs 6,000 tons.
Thank you to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups:
-The Meandering Photographer
-Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery
-Canon Full Frame Cameras
-Light Marvels
-USA Photographers ONLY
-Glimpses of Autumn
-Serenity Inspiring Photography
-Orange Yellow Red Photos and Paints
-Women Photographers
-Fine Art America Professionals
-Seasons of the Trees In Photography
-Bedroom Art Gallery
-1 A Day Waiting Room Art
-Vertical Images
-Out West-13 States
-Camera Art Group
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November 16th, 2023
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! I am happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 discussion.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group.11/24/23
Rebecca Grzenda
Congrats on your work to be nominated by a fellow artist to be as a special feature in the Camera Art Group....beautiful image, Donna!!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "SPECIAL FEATURE ARCHIVE DISCUSSION in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art Group. You can do that in the specific "SPECIAL FEATURES NOMINATIONS ONLY- VOL 9” discussion in the Camera Art Group.
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