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it was a delight to spot this ash tree in autumn splendour today...the tower is part of Ryerson United Church, built 1927, in the Kerrisdale (named after Kerrydale, Scotland) district...Christian mythology tells of the snake that tempted Eve, but this congregation should be safe from temptation, as 'traditional wisdom suggests that rattlesnakes will not crawl over an Oregon Ash stick, and areas where this tree grows are free from poisonous snakes' (according to Plants of Coastal British Columbia)...sure enough, corporate honchos aside, there are no venomous serpents hereabouts

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Ursula Miller06-Nov-2015 06:29
I like the perspective of this autumn shot and the story as well. The vibrant yellow against the blue sky is wonderful. V
janescottcumming25-Oct-2015 18:28
Beautiful photo and some wonderful information! V
Buz Kiefer25-Oct-2015 15:22
Nicely composed and the angle enhances the image. Beautiful colors. Vote.
Julie Oldfield25-Oct-2015 03:06
Beautiful. Such lovely color. V
Carol How24-Oct-2015 18:59
Super colours and image….and hilarious discourse V
Colin Storey24-Oct-2015 18:00
Wonderful autumn colours in this superb scene.
bill friedlander24-Oct-2015 16:30
A lovely composition with natural and man made elements. The blue sky is a bonus. V
Walter Otto Koenig24-Oct-2015 16:15
Nice perspective and contrasts of tower, sky and leaves. With the great number of rattlesnakes in our region, it may be fortuitous to plant a forest of ash, as the sale of Oregon Ash Sticks would have great potential. "V"
Dave Petersen Photography24-Oct-2015 14:48
A very beautiful and vibrant image with an excellent angle of capture. The lighting, colors and clarity are all excellent David. The yellow against the blue is spectacular. Voted++
Tom LeRoy24-Oct-2015 12:43
Great shot, divine colors! Must get one of those sticks too. V
Johnny JAG24-Oct-2015 07:23
Nice shot, love your commentary
Helen Betts24-Oct-2015 07:20
Excellent perspective with beautiful fall color. V.
Martin Lamoon24-Oct-2015 07:01
Stunning photograph of the Colour of this tree against the church.
v
Gerard Koehl24-Oct-2015 04:53
Magnifique composition automnale. V
Paco López24-Oct-2015 04:12
Excellent pov and shot! V!
Neil Marcus24-Oct-2015 02:11
I enjoyed your"corporate honchos aside".
peterjay4523-Oct-2015 22:45
Beautiful shot, David, I love this composition. Interesting info on rattlesnakes.
I'll have to get an Oregon Ash walking stick. :)
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