Monday, October 22, 2012

Foresight



Don't you wish they planned ahead when they planted this big maple tree decades ago?

Hint:  before you plant a tree, look up.
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29 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaOctober 22, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Poor tree :(
    It's a beautiful Autumn day there, your picture is great!
    Have a nice week,
    Léia

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  2. JanetOctober 22, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Wow, I have never seen anything quite like this! I am surprised the power company hasn't chopped it down already.

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  3. VPOctober 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    You said it, foresight and a well done job. It is not easy too see anything like this here now!

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  4. Leif HagenOctober 22, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    What a shame! Maple trees are my favorite! Those silly tree planters.....

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  5. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Yes, but at least they didn't just buzz cut it...

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  6. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahOctober 22, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Nature took its own course !

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  7. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comOctober 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    It looks like this same problem afflicts the a row of trees.

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  8. SharonOctober 22, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Oh my, yes this would have been a much better scene with the trees planted away from the power lines.

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  9. VirginiaOctober 22, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    We have so many trees here in B'ham and many have been pruned to death to make way for the lines.
    V

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  10. cieldequimperOctober 22, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    ;-)

    Of course, now that the weekend is over, the sky is a lovely, deep blue...

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  11. LowellOctober 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Hey, it's kinda hard to think of everything. I mean, really. Pretty scene, tho.

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  12. nathalie, avignonOctober 22, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Oh dear :(
    Poor planning indeed!

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    True, but it's good to see they haven't chopped the tree down, all that glorious autumn colour.

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  14. Taken For GrantedOctober 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Planning ahead, foresight, is a rare commodity. It is seldom applied by government agencies or utilities. Beautiful fall photo.

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  15. Sylvia KOctober 22, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    City Planners plan ahead???? Surely you jest!!! Love your shot for the day though, such beautiful colors! Enjoy your day, Jack!!

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  16. Paul in Powell RiverOctober 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    OMG! I'm actually surprised they've left it standing.

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  17. RedPatOctober 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    You see the same thing all over the place here! And they still are planting trees below power lines.

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  18. LOLfromPasaOctober 22, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    I'm gobsmacked! Absolutely amazing!

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  19. CaTOctober 22, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    i like it!
    streets around our apartment are lined with such trees, i actually really like it. and always plan to take a picture, but never do. so. thanks! :)

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  20. KarlOctober 22, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    This is unique, not easy to find something like!

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  21. GardenbugOctober 22, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Send your photo to the city forestry department!
    On second thought, they'd probably cut the tree down completely.

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  22. MoOctober 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Just move the lines underground

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  23. MichelleOctober 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    That poor tree!

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  24. Bob CroweOctober 22, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    But which came first, the utility lines or the tree?

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  25. HaddockOctober 23, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    But I admire the fact that they did not cut the tree :-)

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  26. HalcyonOctober 23, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Wow. THat's just sad. :(
    You know what else would help the problem though... underground cables!

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  27. EG CameraGirlOctober 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Hmmmm. Tragic!

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  28. KayOctober 23, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Ouch! I don't know what's worse - planting under power lines, or the "pruning" that's done to them.

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  29. MildredOctober 24, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Wonderful autumn leaves!
    Its a pity the wires had to be there to bother the maple tree!

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