Bristlecone
Bristlecone Forest in California’s White Mtns.
Toyo 4×5 camera and Provia 100 film.
Bristlecone trees are the oldest living things; some are thousands of years old.
This was one of the first trees I photographed 10 years ago and I return often to this spot.
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Jono Winnel
I love the lines and tones in the tree, fantastic.
garts
Wow..what an incredible looking tree.Well captured.
Robert Mullner
This is awesome Chris….
Anthony DiMichele
gorgeous… a struggle frozen in tree trunk!
Barbara Brown
Great shot chris! wonderful detail and tones!
John Kowalski
WoW! love the twists and turns Chris, great shot!!
Brian Carey
Just amazing Chris! Is this one of those ancient trees?
chris Whitney replied
Hi Brian-yes, this is an ancient tree, some are thousands of years old.
Jan Piller
Amazing old tree. Any idea how old it is?
karen peacock
Hey that looks familiar! Nice capture!
Olga Zvereva
Great image, Chris! Amazing tree.
Jan Fijolek
It looks like something with character, great capture!
Ursula Rodgers
Wow Chris, what a fascinating tree! Beautiful detail! :)
Ralph Olsson
Absolute special for me:))
Nelson Campbell
I don’t think I can ever see too many shots of these trees…they astound me and move me…beautiful beautiful Chris!!
Mojca Savicki
Yes, as Nelson said, i adore these trees :)))
Luca Renoldi
Really special tree, and a good perspective in the picture!
Jens Helmstedt
Wonderful tree, fantastic shot Chris!
eoconnor 18 days ago
trees are amazing and do draw you back to them time and time again, we have one we visit yearly in the fall before it loses its leaves . thanks for sharing this one it is wonderful !!LIZ