Fringe Tree

Why is it this tree reminds me of samba dancers at Carnival in Rio? Maybe it’s because of the impossibly tall, slender, and curvy bodies. Or maybe it’s the elaborate decorative layering of leafy feathers and frill. Or maybe it’s the graceful, rhythmic movements of the intertwined limbs dancing in the breeze. Whatever it may be, this flora embodies pure joy, energy, and festivity.

Words and images by Michael J. Hall