Corkscrew Swamp, near Naples, FL, boasts some of the most magnificent Cypress trees I have ever seen! This one stood approximately 100′ high and, at its base, was amazingly huge. When I found this particular tree, I couldn’t help but be mesmerized by this vine (?) that wrapped around the tree in all kinds of “Movement”, my theme for this week. If you look closely, you will find the letters A, V, Y, and W. A closer look will reveal a lizard stretched out (hint: along the right side). Perhaps a good title for this picture would be “Tree-Hugger”!
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February 26, 2019 at 2:48 AM
I think eventually the vines will choke out the life of the tree, forget the name. Maybe Fiddler Fig?
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February 26, 2019 at 5:37 PM
Fellow photographer, Susan, says it’s a “Strangler Fig” and that, yes, it will eventually kill the tree. As you can see, they really put the squeeze on a tree. Thanks for your comments.
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February 26, 2019 at 4:50 PM
It’s a strangler fig and it will eventually kill the poor tree.
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February 26, 2019 at 5:32 PM
Thanks for the info. Too bad as the cypress trees there are magnificent!
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February 26, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Strangler figs are interesting because the seeds germinate in the crevices of trees and they grow downward.
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February 26, 2019 at 5:44 PM
Wow! I’m learning all kinds of good stuff! Thanks for the info.
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February 28, 2019 at 2:41 PM
Great interpretation of “movement”…..as others have noted the fig will eventually strangle the life out of the tree….Found A, V & Y, but not W. Also couldn’t find the lizard….
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February 28, 2019 at 2:51 PM
The lizard is actually the largest of the features I pointed out. Look at the right side of the tree. You will see his head pointing skyward, his tail downward and his legs “hugging” the tree. Just to the right of the lizard’s head you’ll find the “W”. Thanks for your comments!
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