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Majestic Trees

Trees are at the foundation of nature's integrated perfection from providing food & nest locations to recycling carbon & generating oxygen to preventing soil erosion with their strong root systems. Within their majesty, trees nurture humans so they may hear the almost silent whispers from the elemental and angelic kingdoms.
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  • Solo tree

    Solo tree

    10-25-14 A solo tree stands srong in an open field as it enters the dormant stage where it rejuvenates for spring's glory.

  • Magnificent royal poinciana

    Magnificent royal poinciana

    05-25-14 The gorgeous royal poinciana is lovely greeting after walking under the SRQ Bay Bridge for the return journey.

  • Royal poinciana on bay

    Royal poinciana on bay

    05-24-16 The John Ringling Causeway bridge park boasts lovely royal poinciana trees.

  • tree on SRQ Bay park

    tree on SRQ Bay park

    01-03-14 For the first time I walked the opposite direction around the park under the SRQ Bay bridge. This tree made a statement today yet had never spoken to me in the past.

  • Palm trees in wind

    Palm trees in wind

    05-05-17 A strong wind brought in cool weather during my first day in Sarasota. I played with shutter speed to capture the wiind movement - this photo was taken @ 1/200 sec @ F/20; ISO 320.

  • Abstract palm tree

    Abstract palm tree

    01-09-16 An abstract view of a palm tree blowing in the late afternoon sea breeze.

  • 03-23-14 The afternoon light lit up this Weeping Willow across the pond at the Bloedel Reserve

    03-23-14 The afternoon light lit up this Weeping Willow across the pond at the Bloedel Reserve

  • Tree in the fog

    Tree in the fog

    02-02-16 The fog created an eerie tone to the golf course behind Mom's home.

  • Tree intertwined within buildling

    Tree intertwined within buildling

    01-17-17 A tree literally grows intertwined within the dilapidated Old Havana building.

  • Old growth forest tree

    Old growth forest tree

    03-23-18 Hickory Grove Farm has magnificent elder trees in the old growth forests on their north and south property boundaries.

  • Tree cluster

    Tree cluster

    05-13-18 A cluster of trees graces the Colorado landscape with magnificent energy.

  • Remnants of a storm

    Remnants of a storm

    05-12-18 A family of trees survive despite the ravages of a recent storm.

  • Magnificent tree

    Magnificent tree

    06-07-19 The magnificent tree beckoned us to further explore the woods.

  • Maagnificent tree

    Maagnificent tree

    10-19-19 The magnificent tropical tree anchored the San Miguel de Cozumel central-town square.

  • An unkempt backyard

    An unkempt backyard

    10-08-21 With no mowing since March or earlier, the backyard transformed into a haven for a diverse insect population.

  • Magnificent oak tree

    Magnificent oak tree

    10-08-21 The magnificent oak tree graces the backyard and is one of four oak trees on the property.

  • Fallen Tree

    Fallen Tree

    09-11-17 A magnificent elder tree succumbed to Hurricane Irma's fury.

  • Fallen tree

    Fallen tree

    06-07-19 A majestic tree reminds us that life continues after apparent death. The fallen tree provides nutrition and protection for an array of Beings within the various kingdoms.

  • Ferns on fallen tree

    Ferns on fallen tree

    06-07-19 Native resurrection ferns (Pleopeltis polypodioides) find the fallen tree a perfect host. An epiphytic fern, the resurrection fern requires a host and reproduces via spores instead of seeds.

  • Kayak crossing

    Kayak crossing

    05-04-19 A pathway was cut within the foliage for kayaks to crossover from the lagoon to the ocean.

  • Longboat Key Park trail

    Longboat Key Park trail

    05-13-17 The bayside park trail whispered promises of photos worthy of the heavy camera gear!

  • Tree-lined road

    Tree-lined road

    05-28-18 Tree-lined roads complete with hanging Spanish moss are reminders of another earlier era in the South.

  • Magnificent scenery

    Magnificent scenery

    05-01-16 The Gibbs Gardens Japanese Gardens were magnificent.

  • Cherry Blossoms

    Cherry Blossoms

    05-14-15 Cherry blossoms are in their prime glory along the lakeshore path in Chicago.

  • Lush neighborhood foliage

    Lush neighborhood foliage

    05-06-17 Lush gardens garnish neighborhoods mere blocks from the beautiful Lido beach.

  • Cactus along the road

    Cactus along the road

    01-12-16 The desert encroaches upon the Pacific Coast shoreline with magnificent cactus.

  • Tire on cactus

    Tire on cactus

    01-14-16 The tire on the magnificent cactus perplexed & troubled me.

  • 800 - 1,000 yr old cactus

    800 - 1,000 yr old cactus

    01-14-16 A 800 - 1000 years old Cardon Cactus met its demise in a recent powerful hurricane.

  • Moss covered tree trunk

    Moss covered tree trunk

    10-26-14 The hallowed moss-covered tree trunk was filled with mystery & magic

  • Fallen-tree close-up

    Fallen-tree close-up

    11-08-19 The designs within the fallen tree flow within nature's swirling rhythms.

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