Continuing on with the series taken along the hiking trail in Bulow State Park, Central Florida, I came across this palm tree balancing precariously on a mound of its roots on the side of the creek. What’s more it was playing host to a couple of turkey tail fungi at its base which made it look like it was holding a couple of dinner plates.
Palm on a Mound
This image was taken using the Mamiya 645 Pro TL, 80 mm Mamiya 1:2.8 Sekor Lens, Ilford HP5 @ 200 developed in D76 @ 1:1. Printed on Arista EDU Ultra VCFB in Moersch ECO 4812 . Scanned from the silver gelatin print.
This silver gelatin print also received the split toning treatment that we’ve been using. Technical details and timings can be found on my Flickr site:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcsilverspring1/8542088332/in/photostream
Enjoy a beautiful weekend everyone. 🙂
mjculverphotography 
Hehe: -please join at the nature’s table!
Too true. This one always makes me think of one of those stiff waiters with balancing a couple of trays!!
Palms do very well above ground in mounds. If that bank holds, the palm will be happy for a long time. I feel as if I’ve joined an early 20th century exploration when I visit with you guys. What a treat. 🙂