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Picture-Perfect Riddle: Painting or Photograph? Test Your Perception
Image courtesy: Akram Varraich

At first glance, I saw what seemed like a casual snapshot of a rural scene, a quick click taken by a roaming photographer in a nearby village. But here’s where the story takes a twist: as my eyes focus on the scenery, zooming in on the tree for a better look, a different truth unveils itself. Suddenly, it hits me like a plot twist—I’m not looking at a photo but a painting. A painted scene with a hint of mystery, a touch of uncertainty, and a dash of romance woven into its strokes.

Can you name this tree?

Deciphering the tree from its whole picture is like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle where all the pieces are mixed up. So, I decide to zoom in on the image, like unraveling a mystery, and there it is before me: an Acacia arabica tree, known as Kikar in the local lingo.

How can you tell that it’s an Acacia Arabica tree?

The giveaway, my friend, is in the tree’s bark. If it’s a painting, the artist’s skill turns a regular scene into a masterpiece.

Now, here’s the twist: if it’s a photograph, the photographer has the knack for creating magical scenes that seem like they’re from another world, making them all the more amazing.

Tree Profile

As for me, I spot the tree by its black trunk, that’s the charm of our local gum trees. And guess what? The comments section confirms my guess. The Acacia nilotica, it’s a decent-sized tree with a crown that’s flat-ish or shaped like an umbrella, just like you can see right here. Easy to spot, thanks to its bright yellow, sweet-smelling flowers.

When the hot summer days roll in, this tree bursts into a floral extravaganza, its leafy canopy throwing out shade that’s perfect for everyone, humans and animals alike.

Final Thoughts

At the end of this post, I would like to give credit to the artist. This picture was uploaded to Facebook on 6 May 2010 by Akram Varraich who is a renowned painter and photographer of Punjab, Pakistan.

The philosophy that depicts in Varraich Sir work is crystal clear. When words fall short, the canvas steps in to tell the tale. I haven’t talked much with this artist about his creations, but just by watching his art, it’s as if he has a special lens in his mind. His artistic skills speak volumes—he’s a skilled painter with a vision. He’s someone who knows how to infuse a scene with a touch of drama, even when the tools are few.

Image source: Album Images of Wazirabad

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