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A Close-up of Tree Rings

May 27, 2016 By Jodi

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I found this stunning photo of a Russian tree while reading a Swedish magazine called Research & Progress (Forskning & Framsteg in Swedish) and was blown away. Isn't it amazing? Each column is one year in the tree's life, and the thin column with the aberrations is from the year 536, when a severe frost hit in the summer.

Of course I always think of trees as being so solid, and it's fascinating to see their underlying structure. Have you seen any close-ups that have shocked you? Please share!

Photo by Vladimir S. Myglan via Forskning & Framsteg

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  1. KP

    August 12, 2016 at 2:28 am

    That's so neat! There are some wonderful photos and documentaries with close up macro photographs and video of insects that are quite amazing.

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    • Jodi

      August 12, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      I'm glad you think it's cool!

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  2. Laura

    August 17, 2016 at 4:29 am

    I used to wonder why photos like this make my skin crawl. Then I found out that trypophobia is a real thing! I still love the concept of a closer look... I'll just stick with ice crystals and flower petals 😉

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    • Jodi

      August 17, 2016 at 9:43 am

      I had no idea such a fear existed, and I'm sorry to have brought yours out! (I hope you can read this comment without looking at the picture again). Wikipedia says that trypophobia is "... a proposed phobia (intense, irrational fear) of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps." Yikes.

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      • Laura

        August 18, 2016 at 7:10 am

        Crazy, right?? For me its not bumps, only holes. I don't even feel fear so much as it makes my stomach turn and gives me chills. But enough about that- off topic! Sorry!

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