For today's submission I've posted a photograph I took in November, 2006. We were driving a narrow road on the way to the market town of Marlborough in England when John had to stop and check his map for directions. I looked out the window and saw this tree looking so stark against the grey November sky. I loved the look of the bare trees, all craggy and gnarly. We don't seem to have these types of trees here in Canada.
Nice shot and it is unusual looking. I wonder what it looks like in the summer.
ReplyDeleteThis is a grand and noble tree. You have captured it beautifully. It's very grand with that dramatic sky. God bless, and thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteWow that tree is all crooked. Very unique.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! That tree is wonderful and you captured it with a great background!
ReplyDeleteHey Leslie: This is my first visit to your post. I retired from 32 years of school nursing in 2005. I'm a widow also and stay quite busy but also like quiet time at my farm house. When is your grandaughter due? What a joyful event!
ReplyDeleteCool looking tree in your photo! I agree with Sandy, it looks almost noble.
I really love that tree! That is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of that tree. It look strong, but yet at the same time reminds me of something in a creepy type movie...like it could easily come to life. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteneat shot of the tree and the sky. The tree has a lot of crooked branches
ReplyDeletethe combination strange tree and sky, makes your photo, great!!
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Nice November sky and a noble tree. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the best so far.
ReplyDeleteBeen through 24 and yours are in top division
I love the look of leafless trees agains the sky. Great shot :o)
ReplyDeleteInteresting to hear you dont have trees like this in Canada.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely though.
Oooooh next time you are in England we will have to meet up for a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully old tree ...and the sky behind it was great!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, very atmospheric, I look its crooked branches.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a Oak... but in this setting it as to be a magical tree for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree...with the sky on the background.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very good picture! like it very much!
ReplyDeleteWe have a similar thing here in Detroit, it is described perfectly by you Leslie, "all craggy and gnarly."
ReplyDeleteOnly ours isn't a tree and lays around all day on our futon. And no it's not the bear killer dog.
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That tree reminds me of a very old Oak tree. There are several I drive past here in our area that I know to be Oaks, so that is my only reference point.
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture.
I love this tree .. like dot I wonder how different it looks with leaves!
ReplyDeleteGreat silhouette!
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ReplyDeleteI had to see this tree as Dot had told me that it is very similar to one of the pictures on my own Skywatch and I can see what she means.I must admit I've got a thing about trees and this is just beautiful!
I love the photo and I am with you- I haven't seen a tree like that, it makes me wonder what kind it is. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful old tree! Nice sky too!
ReplyDeleteA lovely silhouette!
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Beautiful photo! Love the bare tree!
ReplyDeleteI too like these grand trees. Sadly, sometimes it is a sign that the tree has stopped living but is still standing, usually hosting parasitic plants that give it the appearance of being alive still. Nature is very clever.
ReplyDeleteNot having lived far from Marlborough and having travelled through there for over 30 years. I've probably pondered that same tree. Small world, isn't it, Leslie?
Is that a kudzu tree? It is cool
ReplyDeleteI like the photography very much. Good subject and well captured!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful, Leslie. That would make a wonderful drawing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture of the magnificant tree.Love the way the sky frames the tree.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pic - that's my favourite kind of sky shot - a stark tree silhouetted against a winter sky. Thanks for the link, BTW - I've just added you to my blogroll, too. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nicely composed shot
ReplyDeleteI love the fractal aspect of naked trees. This one is particularly fascinating. Halloween-ish? Wonderful photograph. My Sky Watch is here. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful - and so very English.
ReplyDeleteI love twisty looking branches like that. Cool picture.
ReplyDeleteI didn't understand the concluding part of your article, could you please explain it more?
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