Spirit of the Tree

Artist: Kathie Nichols
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Spirit of the Tree

“As we moved deeper into the forest, the noise of the outside world began to fade. The forest floor was soft and damp while the smell of decomposing leaves wafted in the thick still air. Here and there splashes of sunlight shone through the thick canopy of leaves. Stories of this particular forest had been passed down through the generations in this small country town. Whispers of magic and strange lights at night had spread near and far. We were not disappointed for our adventure had just begun as we approached a giant oak tree which somehow seemed to come alive…............”

Macro photograph taken from a paperbark tree. Aperture priority taken late in the afternoon which I find has the best lighting for what I like to achieve!

Spirit of the Tree belongs to the following groups:

AW Welcome Center, Brisbane ~ South East QLD and Textures and Materials

lensman, 6 months ago

It was almost as though our very footsteps had woken the spirit within the tree. How many more would be woken if this spirit alerted it’s neighbours. We soon felt engulfed by the eerie presence within the forest. Were the spirits malevolent, or benign? We may never know as we made our way back to the safety of the cabin at the edge of the forest. What we would never be sure of was whether the spirits walked the forest at night.
Robin Webster, 6 months ago

Beautiful!!!!!! Love the movement, textures and colors in this one!
Kenart, 6 months ago

Very skeletal and excellent lighting
Joanne Bradley, 6 months ago

Fascinating! Your close ups are so interesting!
Ianphares, 6 months ago

Fun shapes. nice color variations.
micmac, 6 months ago

Stunning ,like you said ,alive ,a whole story to tell,beautiful shot.
ginnymac, 6 months ago

Ooh Kathie, lovely! so atmospheric especially looking/reading this at 2.30 in the night! with bats [fruit] silently swooping around outside my window, giving little flaps of their wings,squarks and squeeks as they chomp on the Guava fruit.
Paul Gibbons, 6 months ago

Such a brilliant mixture of shapes and colours set off perfectly by your description. Very good work.
umauma, 6 months ago

I can see Him! What a great shot Kathie. A paper bark eucalyptus can produce hundreds of photographs. It’s my favorite tree!
Carol & Kev Ha..., 6 months ago

Fascinating work!!
LindaR, 6 months ago

Again, your work inspires and moves the imagination ~ lovely shot for it’s definition in form and words :)
CassieGannon, 6 months ago

I love this. So eerie.
theodoorventer, 6 months ago

Love the face in the upper corner, nice!!
Mark Peterson, 6 months ago

Awesome! excellent eye Kathie!
Robin Brown, 6 months ago

Suddenly the Enchanted Tree Warrior awoke, his eye’s were like fire. His flashing silver blade slashed wildly in our direction. Our hearts & minds were filled with fear but we’d come this far & we could not turn back…. Besides, this is far too interesting a scene to just run off without stopping for a good look. Its got everything Kathie, textures colours & shapes not to mention shadows & light. Just perfect. XX
Kathie Nichols in reply to lensman’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks lensman, always fun to read the end of my story LOL! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to Robin Webster’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks so much Robin!
Kathie Nichols in reply to ginnymac’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Ginny, good timing huh?? LOL! Hope you slept ok! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to Mark Peterson’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Mark, :)!!!!!
Kathie Nichols in reply to Robin Brown’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Robin, ahaa another storyteller to finish my little tale! Wonderful Robin, an exciting addition, excellent!!!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to Kenart’s comment, 6 months ago

Much appreciated Ken!!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to Joanne Bradley’s comment, 6 months ago

So glad you like them Joanne, thanks!
Kathie Nichols in reply to Ianphares’s comment, 6 months ago

Thankyou Ian for your lovely comments!!
Kathie Nichols in reply to micmac’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks for the great feedback Gigi!!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to Paul Gibbons’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks so much Paul for your wonderful feedback!!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to umauma’s comment, 6 months ago

So glad you found him, thanks so much Uma for your great comments!!!
Kathie Nichols in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Carol!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to LindaR’s comment, 6 months ago

Hi Linda, thanks so much for your great feedback! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to theodoorventer’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks so much for dropping by and your lovely comments!! :)
greenfrog153, 6 months ago

Amazing image Kathie.
Jacqueline Bar..., 6 months ago

fantastic texture. great shot.