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A Bird’s-eye View of Bald Cypress Trees

A Bird’s-eye View of Bald Cypress Trees

Jimmy Lin　/　photos Jimmy Lin　/　tr. by Phil Newell

December 2021

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Bald cypress trees (Sanwan, Miaoli County)

As autumn turns to winter, the bald cypress trees of Sanwan in Miaoli County go from green to yellow to red, bringing the warmth of their colors to the cold winter days. In recent years, admiring the bald cypresses has become a popular activity. In this photo we switch to a bird’s-eye view to experience their beauty from a different angle.

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bald cypress
Tourism Photography

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