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!
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lensman
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.
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks lensman, always fun to read the end of my story LOL! :)
Robin Webster
Beautiful!!!!!! Love the movement, textures and colors in this one!
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks so much Robin!
Kenart
Very skeletal and excellent lighting
Kathie Nichols replied
Much appreciated Ken!!! :)
Joanne Bradley
Fascinating! Your close ups are so interesting!
Kathie Nichols replied
So glad you like them Joanne, thanks!
Ianphares
Fun shapes. nice color variations.
Kathie Nichols replied
Thankyou Ian for your lovely comments!!
micmac
Stunning ,like you said ,alive ,a whole story to tell,beautiful shot.
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks for the great feedback Gigi!!! :)
Virginia McGowan
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.
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks Ginny, good timing huh?? LOL! Hope you slept ok! :)
Paul Gibbons
Such a brilliant mixture of shapes and colours set off perfectly by your description. Very good work.
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks so much Paul for your wonderful feedback!!! :)
umauma
I can see Him! What a great shot Kathie. A paper bark eucalyptus can produce hundreds of photographs. It’s my favorite tree!
Kathie Nichols replied
So glad you found him, thanks so much Uma for your great comments!!!
Carol & Kev Ha...
Fascinating work!!
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks Carol!! :)
LindaR
Again, your work inspires and moves the imagination ~ lovely shot for it’s definition in form and words :)
Kathie Nichols replied
Hi Linda, thanks so much for your great feedback! :)
Cassie Gannon
I love this. So eerie.
theodoorventer
Love the face in the upper corner, nice!!
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks so much for dropping by and your lovely comments!! :)
Mark Peterson
Awesome! excellent eye Kathie!
Kathie Nichols replied
Thanks Mark, :)!!!!!
Robin Brown
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 replied
Thanks Robin, ahaa another storyteller to finish my little tale! Wonderful Robin, an exciting addition, excellent!!!! :)
greenfrog153
Amazing image Kathie.
Jacqueline Bar...
fantastic texture. great shot.