Banyan Street 2

by Donna Kennedy

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Banyan Street 2

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Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography and digital artwork by Donna Kennedy...
Gasparilla Island-Boca Grande, Florida
I arrived at this spot early, around 7:00am to get a clean shot with no vehicles, but unfortunately there were 3 big tree trimming trucks already parked. I asked one of the workers how long they would be and he said at least several hours. I explained I wanted to get some photos and to my surprise they said they would move the trucks and give me 5 minutes! I was very lucky and so thankful there are still some nice people in this world...

The Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is a fig tree that begins life as an epiphyte, germinating in the crevices of a host tree or other structure. As it grows, the banyan tree produces aerial roots that hang down and take root wherever they touch the ground. The leaves of the banyan tree are large, leathery, and used as animal fodder. The tree produces figs which are popular with birds and monkeys, and also produces flowers that attract wasps for pollination. Older trees can reach more than 656 feet in diameter, with a height of 98 feet. The Banyan tree, considered sacred and representative of eternal life, is also a human symbol. In contemporary India, it is the national tree. Its linked roots and branches are sometimes used to symbolize the country's unity.

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July 22nd, 2017

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