Caveat lector: More Wrapped Trees
I‘ve come to think of them affectionately as the “Sad Sacks”. It appears there are other emotions at play but I think overall they are finding the winter long. It’s definitely been character building.
It seems these characters are now starting to regard me with a bit suspicion, I wonder what they are thinking…
A young Treeannosaurus Rex perhaps?
Previous wrapped trees can be found here and here.
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There is something very compelling about these. They are very life like and somehow you have given them personality.
Oh I think they had personality before I arrived…
Thank you.
5th one down is sweeping a scarf around itself in indignation.
Yes, perhaps they are looking at me with indignation not suspicion?
That one’s like a kidnapped maiden.
They are so lifelike I wouldn’t be surprised if they perform a ritualistic dance when the clock strikes midnight!
I think you’re probably right Louis…
Dr. Zhivago comes to mind. The suffering of trudging through the snow, in a grouping, but very much alone.
Yes they do look rather lonely…
I love these. They are the Eeyores of shrubbery.
Thanks for bringing them back to visit us 🙂
Oh I like that Lois “the Eeyores of shrubbery”! 😀
Karen, you’ve been a sole (and very very lucky ) witness
and the clear-eyed observer there.
The play was even stronger than a 60th Absurd Theater.
Yet, without you, this drama wasn’t on the stage —— it’s
mean, you are the part of the great play.
—– I wish, if I could see a photo, as a wide-angle land scape,
of you are photographing those actors and actresses.
It must be a play, a seeker met the hermit =
and waiting the Godoo. 🙂
I’m glad you enjoy this series Yoshizen, they do make me think of characters in a play also. I wonder what takes place when no one is looking? 😉
ooh the trees!! 🙂 Such a different atmosphere to the last ones – these feel like they are starting to dance..particularly no. 5 – leaning and moving round as the ice melts..they must feel like old friends now to you!
Hi Cath, a little promise of spring and then today a dump of snow…tomorrow they will look different again!
These are beautiful images.
Thank you.
these are so amazingly creepy. they look like they’ve just risen from that smooth circular patch. Very nice. I wonder what will happen in spring. It was 17 degrees in London today. So odd.
It’s quite interesting how they change over the seasons. i like the raggedness they are developing, and yes a bit creepy.
One thing that I find extremely neat and interesting about these images is that I have never seen any thing like them before – and these days, that is one heck of an accomplishment!
Hi Christian, I guess no one would wrap a tree for the winter where you are. It’s not uncommon to see wrapped trees here but these ones have a life of their own for some reason.
Thanks for your comment.
spooky
Yes, a bit. 🙂
They are comingout of hibernation…maybe they see the end of the global recession coming and they’re getting warmed up !!
I love that they have colour now.. awating the next installment…..
Ah, well today we are expecting a big dump of snow. They will have to hibernate a little longer…
Thanks Helen! 🙂
A shroud like eeriness. Beautiful photos.
Thank you Ziggy.
I love the fact that something that sounds so mundane as wrapping trees in sacking, can produce such aesthetic pictures. Love the shapes and potential movement. They really do echo the human form, which gives an extra dimension to the images. Me like a lot! 🙂
Thanks Steve, I’m glad you like these little characters. 🙂
This time #5 is my favorite.
It’s rather figurative isn’t it?
They are looking so much more forlorn to me today. I think they, like me, wonder if being wrapped has done them a lick of good. Only time will tell.
Yes, I wonder how they are really doing under there?
These would make great posters for a horror movie!.
Samar, what would the movie be called?
After a few minutes of consideration, the word Essence came to mind. Of course through a philosophical eye. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essence
The fifth one down reminds my of a dancer – so whimsical. The sixth one down is akin to someone struggling to walk against the wind and the cold! Fabulous
Thank you Jane.
Love these characters! They are sad but they’re very Seussy, too.
Yes, they are a bit Seussy in some of the forms. Perhaps more so as they come unraveled…
I like that you are revisiting these again and again, bringing more depth each time.
I’m glad you enjoy the series. 🙂
Why are these trees wrapped?
These little trees were planted this past summer along a stretch of highway. They were wrapped to protect them from the elements during winter.
Does wrapping these trees really help?? It looks like a very thin cloth… Great images again Karen!! 🙂 **
I have no idea if it does any good to wrap the trees actually, someone must think so…
They certainly capture your eye, don’t they? And they seem so vivid and alive caught like they are, with that wonderful white expanse that surrounds them. Really intriguing series this, Karen. You expect them to come alive at any second…Now that I think of it, they remind me of a recent Dr Who episode that featured these angel statues which moved between the blinks of an eye. Seen it maybe?
Gosh, I haven’t seen Dr. Who in eons. I loved it as a child though…might be worth a revisit!
I’m glad you find them interesting JP.
Amazing characters and great shots, Karen!
Thank you Marina.
They almost look like us! Great captures, Karen. It’s wonderful see see somethings like these. 🙂
Thank you Nandini.
I love these sack photos Karen even if they do give a feeling of sadnesss. You have me feeling so sorry for them. 🙂
They are looking a bit forlorn as of now, thanks for rooting for them…
🙂
I think they’re kind of cute. Latin too … impressive 🙂
I know very little Latin but I do love it! 🙂 Thank you.
Wow! I love how emotive these images are – who knew that you could make the humble sack evoke such feelings of sadness. There is something almost disconcerting about them too though – roughly bound figures, ‘heads’ bowed over. Intriguing stuff!! 🙂
I’m happy you like them. I am really interested in the dialogue they are creating, it’s fascinating. Thanks for commenting.
Karen, I cannot wait for the big reveal – when these wrapped wonders shed their cloths! Wonderful series – I especially like those balancing on their own ‘ice rinks’. Stay warm!
I wonder if it will be a big letdown when they are all unwrapped?
I’ll go back and check on them though, it would be interesting to happen across the “dressers” as they unwrap the trees…
thanks Marina!
It will definitely not be a let down – these lovely trees will be able to breathe again; that’s the beauty! Oh, I wonder who wraps and unwraps these trees. What a great angle to explore. I’m looking forward to the unfurling of this series. To see a complete cycle – through the seasons – would really be interesting.
this series is fantastic Karen…great work
They all seem to be hunched over in dismay (over the long winter, undoubtedly) but #5 seems to be actually dancing!
Very interesting! You have given them life with your camera and your keen eye! Love these!
I’ve loved all of these, Karen. Very cool.
I look forward to seeing them disrobed when it gets warmer, though I suspect they won’t be nearly as interested in the nude.
Oh, these are superb. But it makes me sad to look at them!
Graham, did you notice the little Treeannosaurus Rex, I think they’re rather uncommon…
These little men are funny and scary in turns.:)
Very creative and nice work…I really love the idea!!! 🙂
Thank you, Eva. They are strangely fascinating, aren’t they?
Yes they really are Amazing!!! 🙂