The unique shape of a tree in nature aptly represents reciprocity in social interactions, where the distinct curvature and
branches of the tree reflect its relationship with the surrounding environment.
Not exact matches
As time progresses (moving up the
tree,) the disturbance splits and
branches as it encounters boundaries, just like a beam hitting an optical boundary
branches into a
reflected ray and a transmitted ray, resulting in a complex network
of branches near the canopy top.
The photons, or particles
of light, from ICESat - 2's green lasers will
reflect off
of whatever is below them, including the tops
of trees,
branches and leaves, and — if there is open space in the canopy — off the ground.
Penone's works include a huge bronze
tree, with mirrors placed in its
branches to
reflect the dome's «rain
of light».
Trees reflect the fine
branches and muddy leaves
of a Venetian Renaissance landscape.
An intriguing compression
of differing planes, it depicts overhead
tree branches reflected in a pool
of water, visually interrupted by fallen yellow leaves apparently floating on the water's surface.
The
trees reflect this ritualistic movement through the rhythmic and stylized swaying and swiveling
of the
branches.