Gnarly Oak Tree

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 5, 201364 views4 comments

This tree struck my eye driving a farm road near Madisonville, Texas. The long life and slow death could tell a story.
The dreary overcast and cold day set the tone of the slow demise of a proud Old Oak.

Sony a700
11-16 mm Sony Zoom @11mm
Tripod f11, ISO 400 @ 1.250 sec
LR4.3
PS 5

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4 comments

Comment posted by John Clulow on April 5, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Definitely seen better days, but it's continuing to try, judging from the fine growth evident in the larger version. It definitely tells a story, as you said.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on April 7, 2013 at 4:48 AM

I love thoce old weather beaten trees. I like the subject but the light is not much appealing to me. And yes, it sure tells a story

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on April 7, 2013 at 9:15 AM

Great subject, but I agree with Bill that the white sky is unflattering and distracting.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 12, 2013 at 7:43 AM

This looks just like the one I put the chain saw to recently. Too near the house, it had to go..
Nicely framed/composed with the bottom landscape making it great.
I especially like all the scattered dead limbs and shades of green I see there.
Have a great weekend - God Bless Texas!

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