Striking-Goat3287 t1_jef9hi8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Reply to comment by cephalopod_surprise in The Metal and Scars from Trucks Hitting This Tree by BootyScoop

It’s a perspective trick; the photographer is standing near the base of the tree and pointing up, so it may look like the metal is at the same height as the overhead cables but they’re likely no higher than the roof of a U-Haul or box van.

Anakha00 t1_jeg6pkp wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:50 PM

I think it's almost certainly U-Haul trucks, since they come in different heights and they all seem to use that chrome edging. Add in drivers that should never be allowed to drive box trucks and it's pretty clear why this tree is being abused like that.

Striking-Goat3287 t1_jegypge wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:07 PM

This tree and the 11 foot 8 inch bridge would have a lot to discuss.

JUYED-AWK-YACC t1_jefdm5y wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:38 PM

But they don't look like auto parts. It looks like a signpost.