Branches Collection (#94)

Lemons (Citrus limon). Lemon tree bearing ripe lemons. Photographed in Sardinia

Pyrus salicifolia Pendula
Weeping willow-leaved pear fruits (Pyrus salicifolia Pendula )

Blackcurrants (Ribes sp. )
Blackcurrants (Ribes sp.) are a good source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Montbretia flowers
Montbretia (Crocosmia Lucifer ) flowers

Pear (Pyrus longipes). Ripe pears on their tree

Moosewood. (Acer pennsylvanicum) Close up of pendent foliage

Bird cherry (Prunus padua)
Bird cherry blossom (Prunus padua). Photographed in May in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

A perched Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) perched in an Ocotillo bush in the Arizona desert, USA

Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) in a dead bush in the Arizona desert, USA

Mistletoe (Viscum cruciatum)
Red-berried mistletoe (Viscum cruciatum) growing in a Hawthorn (Crataegus). Photographed in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Oak (Quercus robur)
Ancient Oak (Quercus robur) on a snowy February night. Photographed in Silton in Dorset, UK

Beech trees (Fagus)
Aerial view of Beech (Fagus) trees, newly in leaf, in strong winds. The top branches are so flexible that they bend readily, adsorbing the energy of the wind

Oak tree (Quercus)
Anastomosing branches, growing together on an Oak tree (Quercus). Photographed in Purbeck, Dorset

Alligator Juniper (Juniperus deppeana)
Trunk of Alligator Juniper (Juniperus deppeana). Photographed in the Madera canyon, Arizona, USA

Arizona Madrone (Arbutus arizonica)
Foliage and berries of Arizona Madrone (Arbutus arizonica), also known as Strawberry tree. Photographed in Arizona, USA

Lord Ansons Pea (Lathyrus nervosus)

Oak and beech trees, Dartmoor, UK
Oak and beech trees. Oak trees (Quercus sp.) and beech trees (Fagus sp.) on the banks of the River Teign in Dartmoor, UK. The branches are spreading out as much as possible to capture the light

Sloe blossom (Prunus spinosa). Sloe, or blackthorn, flowers bloom in early spring, before the leaves appear on the branches

Japanese maple trees in autumn
Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) in autumn. Photographed at the Queenswood Country Park arboretum, Herefordshire, UK

Mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) beside a road (not seen). The famous avenue is situated at Badbury Rings, on the Kingston Lacy estate, in Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Grey heron perched in a tree
Grey heron perched in a conifer tree. Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) are large wading birds that have a wingspan of nearly two metres

Pinus longaeva
Great basin bristlecone pine cones (Pinus longaeva) This species is one of a group of pines which can reach an age far greater than any other single organism known, up to nearly 5, 000 years

Yew leaves (Taxus baccata). The lighter green foliage is new growth

Deodar cedar (Cedrus Golden Horizon )
Deodar cedar foliage (Cedrus deodara Golden Horizon )

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis)
Sitka spruce foliage (Picea sitchensis)

Pine trees
Ponderosa pine trees (Pinus ponderosa). Photographed in Kings Canyon National Park, California, USA

Italian cypress tree (Cupressus sp. )
Italian cypress tree (Cupressus sempervirens f horizontalis). Photographed in the White Mountains, Crete

Wood horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum). This plant grows in moist, cool woods and has many delicate branches that circle the shoots. Photographed in Scotland

Electron flow. Computer model of electron flow in a 2-dimensional electrical landscape. The pattern observed depends upon both the initial conditions and the electric potential

Pussy willow catkins (Salix sp. )
Pussy willow catkins (Salix sp.)

Sharp-Shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), Bosque del Apache, National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Black-throated sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Female northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Male northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Lucys warbler (Vermivora luciae), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Male pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Male ladder-backed woodpecker (Picoides scalaris), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Male gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Franklins gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan), Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, United States of America, North America

Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), Lualenyi Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Reflection of woodland canopy in puddle, Dorset, England, october

Taita Fiscal (Lanius dorsalis) adult, perched on acacia branch, Samburu, Kenya

Foothills or Yellow Palo Verde, Parkinsonia microphylla = Cercidium microphyllum; old trunks, Arizona
ROG-13503 Foothills or Yellow Palo Verde Arizona, USA Parkinsonia microphylla Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pinsapar Fir / Bark - ancient weathered stem, Grazalema National Park, Andalucia, Spain
USH-3312 Pinsapar Fir / Bark - ancient weathered stem Grazalema National Park, Andalucia, Spain Abies pinsapo Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oak Trees - branches of crowns covered in snow - North Hessen - Germany
USH-4554 Oak Trees - branches of crowns covered in snow North Hessen - Germany Quercus robur Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oak Tree - ancient tree - in winter snow - Sababurg Ancient Forest NP - N. Hessen - Germany
USH-4561 Oak Tree - ancient tree - in winter snow Sababurg Ancient Forest NP - N. Hessen - Germany Quercus robur Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oak Tree - tree in mature hedge covered in snow - Harz Mountains - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4559 Oak Tree - tree in mature hedge covered in snow Harz Mountains - Lower Saxony - Germany Quercus robur Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Branches: A Tapestry of Life and Mythology" Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, symbolizes the interconnectedness of all living beings. Philemon and Baucis, a Greek mythological couple transformed into intertwined trees as a reward for their hospitality. The majestic Harpy Eagle perched on a branch in Gamboa, Soberania National Park, Panama - a testament to nature's wonders. A Dormouse finds solace amidst the branches of a Rowan Tree, showcasing the beauty of harmonious coexistence. Colours derived from coal tar create vibrant lithographs that capture the essence and diversity found within branches. Charles Darwin's evolutionary tree revolutionized our understanding of life's interconnectedness and shared ancestry. A Dove gracefully soars through the sky with an olive branch in its beak - an enduring symbol of peace and hope. Bees buzzing among blooming flowers during springtime remind us of nature's delicate balance sustained by branching ecosystems. Cherry Blossom season paints Osaka Castle with ethereal beauty, where branches burst forth in breathtaking displays each year. WW1 poster depicting various types of British Army soldiers reminds us how individuals form part of larger military branches serving their nation. Phlomis fruticosa or Jerusalem Sage stands proudly as a densely branched shrub adorned with yellow flowers - nature's artistry at its finest. In this captivating collection spanning mythology, wildlife, history, and botany.