A friend from days long past
This old oaktree must have lived up to 200 years before he turned into a mysterious landmark of a glorious past. Unfortunately a heavy storm in January 2007 caused him to fall down. So only memories remain whispering in the winds. Taken near Maartensdijk in the Netherlands.
Near Maartensdijk, 17th September 2006, 8.33 am
Panasonic FZ10, 6-72 mm at 6 mm
F 4,6, 1/800, ISO 50
A friend from days long past belongs to the following groups:
Dutch Touch, Landscape Photography, Mother Nature's Finest, Photo-Zen, Shots in the Fog and Stillness SpeaksAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
tomg, about 1 month ago
Such a shame now that it has gone. But we still have your great picture …
naturelover, about 1 month ago
It looks really sad, Oaks are such majestic trees, such a pity-but a superb shot!
hilarydougill, about 1 month ago
A Ghost tree, making you remember it as it was, Great shot, very atmospheric capture
LindaR, about 1 month ago
a lovely tribute to this tree ~ this is a stunning capture ~ the silhouette against the misty sun speaks so softly ~ I believe this would be a terrific add to the groups “Stillness Speaks” and “Photo-Zen”
bravo on this!
Heather Rivet..., about 1 month ago
gorgeous
Zeanana, about 1 month ago
This picture is prove to how much character a tree can have! Seeing this, I absolutely understand, why the nordics see the Oak as a holy tree!
If I could, I would bow to that tree now…
Thank you for this wonderful capture!
berndt2, about 1 month ago
Haunting shot…
Dyle Warren, about 1 month ago
Beautiful image with this old oak silhouetted against a glorious sky! Oh, if only trees could talk, what stories they could tell…
Kate Towers IPA, about 1 month ago
nice atmosphere.. pretty image
midzing, about 1 month ago
gorgeous shot, well done
Sylvia Tax, about 1 month ago
Great photo !
Shape of the tree is beautiful !
brirose55, about 1 month ago
great shot
the6tees, about 1 month ago
It makes for a Beautiful Image, i see a bird purching on one of the branch’s too!
jchanders in reply to LindaR’s comment, about 1 month ago
Many thanks, also for the lovely suggestion. To my great pleasure both groups accepted the shot.
Hans Kawitzki, about 1 month ago
great tree and well captured
WatscapePhoto, about 1 month ago
These old oak trees are full of character. This is a beautiful portrait and a fitting reminder of its past glory. Poignant.
Nith, about 1 month ago
wow wonderful . good job
Andrew Leighton, about 1 month ago
The fact that this tree is no longer standing just adds to the emotion in this wonderfully haunting image. Very well done! :)
Christopher E..., about 1 month ago
Wonderful shot!! your composition rocks, great job waiting for that sun!
Rosalie Dale IPA, about 1 month ago
Aren’t photos wonderful – preserving the past. Wonderful moody photo – well done.
barnsis, about 1 month ago
Tremendous silhouette image. Love it.