Majestic Trees

Setting Sun lights up mountain

10-24-14 The setting Sun lit up the mountainside into the valley.

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

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

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

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

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

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

View of a swampy creek

09-27-14 The Sun came out long enough to highlight the Spanish moss and give a reflection in the creek.

Lichen-covered pond

09-27-14 The lichen-covered pond was cool yet a bit eerie

05-23-14 A magnificent tree in back of Mom's home where a well-kept golf course once resided. The Spanish moss angle displays the evening breeze. Note the orange spot on the bottom right of the tree is brilliant Sunlight filtering through the tree saying "farewell to a glorious day!"

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

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

Feathered Friends

05-07-20 The sweet birds camouflage almost perfectly within the deceased complex tree trunk.

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.

Stark dead tree

05-11-15 Though "dead" in a traditional sense, the stark tall tree is alive with wisdom | love to share with those who listen to silence.

Tree cluster

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

Remnants of a storm

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

Magnificent tree

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

Maagnificent tree

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

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

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

Fallen Tree

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

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

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.

Flooded path

05-28-18 Even the trail leading to my favorite shoreline site for bird photography was flooded.

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

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

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

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

Cherry Blossoms

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

Lush neighborhood foliage

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

Lake Clara Meer

11-18-16 The fall foliage surrounding Lake Clara Meer in Piedmont Park was spectacular.

Cactus along the road

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

Tire on cactus

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

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

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

Fallen tree

11-08-19 Though the it may be "dead," the tree is very much alive. The fallen trunk provides shelter, food and protection for a wide range of creatures ranging from small mammals to insects to microbes.

Fallen-tree close-up

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