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, Photo-Zen and Shots in the Fog Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Tom Gomez
Such a shame now that it has gone. But we still have your great picture …
naturelover
It looks really sad, Oaks are such majestic trees, such a pity-but a superb shot!
hilarydougill
A Ghost tree, making you remember it as it was, Great shot, very atmospheric capture
LindaR
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!
jchanders replied
Many thanks, also for the lovely suggestion. To my great pleasure both groups accepted the shot.
Heather Rivet...
gorgeous
Zeanana
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
Haunting shot…
DWarren
Beautiful image with this old oak silhouetted against a glorious sky! Oh, if only trees could talk, what stories they could tell…
ktowers
nice atmosphere.. pretty image
midzing
gorgeous shot, well done
Sensiworld
Great photo !
Shape of the tree is beautiful !
brian pendrey
great shot
the6tees
It makes for a Beautiful Image, i see a bird purching on one of the branch’s too!
Hans Kawitzki
great tree and well captured
WatscapePhoto
These old oak trees are full of character. This is a beautiful portrait and a fitting reminder of its past glory. Poignant.
Nith
wow wonderful . good job
Andrew Leighton
The fact that this tree is no longer standing just adds to the emotion in this wonderfully haunting image. Very well done! :)
Christopher E...
Wonderful shot!! your composition rocks, great job waiting for that sun!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Aren’t photos wonderful – preserving the past. Wonderful moody photo – well done.
barnsis
Tremendous silhouette image. Love it.
Linda Morrison
Lovely image.Love the subtle lighting
IndigoMidnight
Lovely shot, the fog makes for a great ambience!
Dennis Deitrick
My kind of shot! Very nicely done!
S.E. Douglas
One of THE most beautiful images I’ve ever seen. Made my heart jump (in a nice way).
Hans Goepel
Haunting shot…I love trees Jörgen and reading the caption, actually bort a tear to my eye! Most beautiful images
jchanders replied
Many thanks, Hans, for all your highly appreciated comments.