Banyan Street
by Donna Kennedy
Title
Banyan Street
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...HDR
Gasparilla Island-Boca Grande, Florida
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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-Fine Arts Professionals
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July 22nd, 2017
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Comments (34)
Terry Cobb
Great capture Donna - Banyan trees are wonderful works of natures art and finding a canopy road like this is a real treat.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of these spectacular trees, Donna! Wonderful place to explore! Gorgeous light and composition! L/F/T/G+