Photo Gigant tree by Nada Vujanic

This is summer residence of serbian Duke Milos Obrenovic (1780-1860). He was a son of a poor peasant, illiterate but in despite of that he became well known cattle trader in this region and made a fortune. He declared himself as a duke and made good political connections with Ottoman empire who ruled this region for five centuries. Later on he used support from Russia and good relations with ottomans and got some kind of partial independance for Belgrade.
This residence was built in 1831 (now it`s a museum) and the same year the plane tree was planted. Now it has this metal columns to support its branches. I thought the metal would injure the bark and tissue, but tree accepted it well and grew new layers of wood all around it. I hope there is still enough energy in this old tree to continue its life.
Regards :-)

P.S.
I`m sorry for cars on the photo.

published:

Sun 20 Nov 2005 20:07

equipment:

digital camera Canon PowerShot A520

permanent link:

https://www.photoforum.ru/photo/235870/

comments (15 from 20)

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fele #2 Sun 20 Nov 2005 20:21

Excellent tree's capture and general lights!

Best compliments!!!

A. Girao #4 Sun 20 Nov 2005 20:31

Thanks for notes!
Very interesting composition, Nada!
regards

silvia marmori #5 Sun 20 Nov 2005 20:49

so interesting image and story, my dear friend... i am sure the tree will have energy enough.. coz life always find the way... always!..=)

Regina Lopes #6 Sun 20 Nov 2005 21:21

I also hope she lives many years. Good report and thanks for sharing.

B.K. von Bernhard #7 Sun 20 Nov 2005 23:01

very well done Nada ! Thanks for sharing the history ! Warm regards , Barry smile )))

Nuno Milheiro #8 Sun 20 Nov 2005 23:09

Very well seen and composed, good natural colours, fine light and details!
Interesting notes.

Regards

Jaak BELLEN #9 mon 21 Nov 2005 00:39

Excellent photo Nada. This is a tree wich you can find a lot in France and in Belgium. It doesn't suffer form pollution. Thanks for your notes.
Kind regards,

Jaak Bellen.