The Giving Tree...

PS: The Giving Tree is one of my all-time favorite stories.

Oh my God Linda, I feel the tears.. I thought you treated this photo… they are speaking to us.. so very sad,, but for trees I will believe life is as eternal for them as us… remember the clip of the brain scientist… There simply is no Death… Thank you so much… I love your spirit they were happy you were there!!

beautiful colour and lovely image.

Well observed Linda, this is lovely

Linda, I love the colour in this one. Have you touched it up or thats natural?

The color is just spectacular. But how sad. We lost trees during an icestorm a few years back and it made me cry! But it is so good of you to see something positive in this tragedy. Great capture!

just an amazing shot lindaR . it’s such a shame they were taken down so wrong…...............stu

beautiful work

Awe inspiring – my God I hate to see a tree cut down! Wonderful work Linda!

I just want to lay my head on it. its so warm.

Beautiful colours and patterns. Kudos for your thinking and words.

Wow – looks like at least 50 years old – beautiful beautiful image!

This is outstanding ,fantastic colors and composition ,beautiful shot.

Really nice shot, I do remember reading the “Giving Tree” to the kids when they were small, and yes this shot makes you think of all the years this tree was around giving to us..

i love love love that book…..and this wonderful tribute to this ancient tree…..when we lived in arkansas, near the national forest, the forest service came in and cut down many many old trees…..the sound of it made me so sick inside…..my heart hurt…so i relate to where you were at this cutting…..but what a beautiful gift the tree continues to give….thank you from the heart for sharing this….trees are very close to my heart….and thank you for commenting on my art so i was led here…. :-)

wow this shot is amazing!!

Very beautiful. Such a bittersweet story.

Linda this is stunning! I enclose a poem by Thomas Hardy…

The two executioners stalk along over the knolls,
Bearing two axes with heavy heads shining and wide,
And a long limp two-handled saw toothed for cutting great boles,
And so they approach the proud tree that bears the death-mark on its side.
Jackets doffed they swing axes and chop away just above ground,
And the chips fly about and lie white on the moss and fallen leaves;
Till a broad deep gash in the bark is hewn all the way round,
And one of them tries to hook upward a rope, which at last he achieves.

The saw then begins, till the top of the tall giant shivers:
The shivers are seen to grow greater with each cut than before:
They edge out the saw, tug the rope; but the tree only quivers,
And kneeling and sawing again, they step back to try pulling once more.

Then, lastly, the living mast sways, further sways: with a shout
Job and Ike rush aside. Readied the end of its long staying powers
The tree crashes downward: it shakes all its neighbours throughout,

And two hundred years’ steady growth has been ended in less than two hours.

Wonderful that you have placed this tribute to this Magnificent TREE on RB! Thank you!S

No, can I goggle it?S

This picture is so amazing in that it seems to be a sun or star or some other kind of abstract shining beauty … then when you open the thumbnail to view it larger it is a delightful surprise and full of hope and sadness all at the same time.

Hey congratulations on being an april trees comp winner with this one – it certainly had my vote!
welll done!
:)

Congrats Linda on being voted to be among the featured trees gallery. I am really glad to see you were included since I think this image deserved the recognition!

Why did they cut the trees down? =( This is a lovely image; on the stump appears to be a golden sun.

hi AngelArtist ~ I am not sure why ~ more landscaping than any other reason ~ yes, I do see the sun too ~ check out my “sailing” and you’ll see that even more ~ thanks so much for you visit :)

i see this and i think, sun, fire, galaxy and the patterns you find on shells and Erupting Volcano, water and sane ripples…... all comes to remind us that nature is and will always be our greatest inspiration

beautiful gift you have given us. Joe

omg what a pity they have been cut down, any reason for it

Linda this is extraordinary, the graphic and the profound message of the children’s classic, the giving tree. It is one of the most poignant books written for children and adults. As you know I photograph trees and see many images within them that feel like a spiritual home. It is so cruel that other people do not have the respect for these beautiful gifts from nature that enhance our environment and feed our souls. It is another tragic loss from those who are so insensitive and cruel to living things that they don’t even look to see what they are destroying which as become a global tragedy given the destruction of our environment. Your beautiful work is a gift to us all and this piece is a profound message that I hope people will take seriously until it is too late.
Outstanding work Linda!!

a powerful image that touches my heart…..

You just have the most wonderful eye.

A sad story but the image is stunning Linda.

A truly amazing image. Love the colours! It’s so sad that it was cut down!!!

A great natural abstract ! Amazing patterns, colours and texture.

Awesome and Stunning photo. Bittersweet story.
You captured this very well, Linda.

What a shot! I love the colors and the texture in the wood. Great find indeed.

I don’t know the story, but this great photo goes to my favorites! I hope that I can one day achive a similar artwork
CONGRATS on your features!
MarieJo

Wow! This shots done well – I’m not surprised though – Superb work!

Linda…your portfolio is stunning!

OH, this is so stunning…...I totally feel your frustration about the process of life…..Things are constantly changing around us, and sometimes when we think about doing something about it, it’s already to late…...and maybe we couldn’t have stopped it even if we tried. But I am so glad that you found your way out to see this wonderful sight. I am so glad that you captured the beauty!! Wonderful shot!! What a tribute to the life of this tree…..a shining star!