“Solitude and Lime Tree.” Photo by Eileen V.
For the previous #ThursdayTreeLove we traveled to Italy. Today, we’ll hop over to Germany with a photograph shot by my pen friend Eileen V. She kindly gave me permission to share here [Thank you, Eileen!].
The photo features a very old lime tree with Schloss Solitude [Solitude Palace] in the background. I am drawn to the composition of the photo—the way the tree in the foreground provides a frame for the palace in the background. Plus, the thick trunk and beautiful exposed roots remind me of the gorgeous live oaks of New Orleans.
Though there’s only one tree in the photo, Eileen says there are actually three old lime trees next to each other.
Unfortunately, I don’t know more about the tree’s history, but you can click the link to find out more about Schloss Solitude.
Update: Eileen provided more information about the trees and Schloss Solitude:
The castle was built 1763-69 in the reign of Duke Carl Eugen of Württemberg. I believe these three lime trees were also planted at that time. Extensive gardens were also planned as it served as a pleasure spot for hunting and social events.
Lime trees were often planted in village centres near the church as a place to gather.
Until next time…
I am joining Parul Thakur for #ThursdayTreeLove every second and fourth Thursday of the month. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to her latest #treelove post.
I also love the composition of this picture. Not just the shapes, but the interplay of shadows, too. Limes in Germany? Now there’s a surprise.
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Yes, Eileen wrote mentioned the reason for the lime trees in her comment. 🙂 And the shadow work! Yes!
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That is a great photo. And the width of the tree is amazing – I wonder how old it is? Thank Elaine for introducing us to the tree (and the schloss).
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Hi Mali, see my comment below… approx 250years old..there are three of them in a group.
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Oh–I need to correct that. I think I said 2.
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Did you see Eileen’s comment telling you the age of the tree? 250 years old!
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The tree looks majestic and old !! Superbly captured by your pen friend.
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So pleased you enjoy my picture of this beautiful castle nearby my home.
The castle was built 1763-69 in the reign of Duke Carl Eugen of Württemberg. I believe these three lime trees were also planted at that time. Extensive gardens were also planned as it served as a pleasure spot for hunting and social events.
Lime trees were often planted in village centres near the church as a place to gather.
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Thanks for the info on the castle. I’ll add this info as an update.
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I agree. I told her this should be a postcard!
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Beautiful capture.
Regards, Teresa
https://mywanderings.travel.blog/
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Thank you!
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Since we’re crossing borders, you might enjoy this: The Guardian runs a Tree of the Week column–photos and words by readers. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/tree-of-the-week
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Ooooooohhh! How in the world did I miss this? Busyness? Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
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Oh my gosh, ITALY! I would love to go there! On my bucket list I have Rome (to see the vatican). I also have Sicily to try to find any of my relatives, and I just want to see what the Vatican has to offer regarding the days when our Lord walked the earth. This is wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful weekend, but be healthy and be safe! Hugs!
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When all of this is over and it’s safe to travel again, hopefully, you’ll be able to get that trip to Italy. One of my besties went to Jerusalem last year. She’s still processing that life-changing trip. I hope you’re having a happy and safe week!
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What a beautiful one, Chandra. This one reminds me of trees I have clicked in India around monuments. When you get a chance, do check the tree love archives. 🙂
Thanks for joining and i hope to see you back tomorrow.
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That is a gorgeous tree. I think that what the Germans call “lime trees” is what we in the United States call Lindens. They don’t produce the lime fruits – but are incredibly useful trees and their flowers have the most heady scent.
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A fascinating photo! I feel like the tree is watching the castle and has seen many interesting stories over the years.
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