53010 - Fallen Old Growth Oak Tree with Stump World War 2 right hand adopting the ‘half-Hitler’

right hand adopting the ‘half-Hitler’ salute favoured by some Nazi Leaders and their acolytes

Lake Balaton

These musters were social events for the whole town

rather than the full belted plaid as issued

and white gaiters was the prescribed uniform of the regulars

53010 - Fallen Old Growth Oak Tree with Stump World War 2 right hand adopting the ‘half-Hitler’The majestic oak has a life expectancy of 150 300 years, sometimes longer. They reach a moderate height of 65 85 feet upon maturity, which takes about 20 years. They are exceptionally disease resistant and, once established, drought tolerant. The broken oak tree here was most probably struck by lightning. Oak trees tend to be hit more often than other species. They are superior conductors of lightning because of their height and are full of moisture