Majestic Trees
Setting Sun lights up mountain
10-24-14 The setting Sun lit up the mountainside into the valley.
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.
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!"
05-13-18 A cluster of trees graces the Colorado landscape with magnificent energy.
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.
05-01-16 The Gibbs Gardens Japanese Gardens were magnificent.
01-14-16 The tire on the magnificent cactus perplexed & troubled me.
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.
01-09-16 An abstract view of a palm tree blowing in the late afternoon sea breeze.
02-02-16 The fog created an eerie tone to the golf course behind Mom's home.
05-12-18 A family of trees survive despite the ravages of a recent storm.
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.
05-14-15 Cherry blossoms are in their prime glory along the lakeshore path in Chicago.
01-14-16 A 800 - 1000 years old Cardon Cactus met its demise in a recent powerful hurricane.
05-25-14 The gorgeous royal poinciana is lovely greeting after walking under the SRQ Bay Bridge for the return journey.
03-23-14 The afternoon light lit up this Weeping Willow across the pond at the Bloedel Reserve
Tree intertwined within buildling
01-17-17 A tree literally grows intertwined within the dilapidated Old Havana building.
06-07-19 The magnificent tree beckoned us to further explore the woods.
05-28-18 Even the trail leading to my favorite shoreline site for bird photography was flooded.
05-06-17 Lush gardens garnish neighborhoods mere blocks from the beautiful Lido beach.
10-26-14 The hallowed moss-covered tree trunk was filled with mystery & magic
05-24-16 The John Ringling Causeway bridge park boasts lovely royal poinciana trees.
09-27-14 The Sun came out long enough to highlight the Spanish moss and give a reflection in the creek.
03-23-18 Hickory Grove Farm has magnificent elder trees in the old growth forests on their north and south property boundaries.
10-19-19 The magnificent tropical tree anchored the San Miguel de Cozumel central-town square.
05-13-17 The bayside park trail whispered promises of photos worthy of the heavy camera gear!
11-18-16 The fall foliage surrounding Lake Clara Meer in Piedmont Park was spectacular.
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.
09-27-14 The lichen-covered pond was cool yet a bit eerie
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.
09-11-17 A magnificent elder tree succumbed to Hurricane Irma's fury.
05-28-18 Tree-lined roads complete with hanging Spanish moss are reminders of another earlier era in the South.
01-12-16 The desert encroaches upon the Pacific Coast shoreline with magnificent cactus.