Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Acer nikoense sp?, 1 by malusman

malusman wrote:
VV,

Nice job on explaining selection rationale! For the sake of relative peace here at the T&S forum, I don't really have any comment on whether or not my second image is as described. I have cropped out a chunk from the original image for inspection. I remember walking back by the grove an hour or so after taking one picture and noticing how much change some sunlight can make. But, I believe that the back lit image was taken on a different tree in the grove. I can't remember if it was because the light didn't hit one tree right or if the bark was nicer. So, I will let the jury of my peers weigh in and see what happens.

Regards,
Ernie