Ancient Tree
For the ‘Abstract Tree’ Challenge
This incredible-looking trunk is only a small part of a massive tree from the Ficus family. It is situated at san Anton Gardens, Attard, Malta.
My dear RB friends, I appreciate your comments greatly! I prefer to reciprocate them rather than thank you individually so please do not be offended by my lack of replies here. I shall be commenting on your work instead. Thank you all… Astrid x
Ancient Tree belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, As Is, Dimensions, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Natural Textures and Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Racheli
Stunning shot Astrid, captivate.
hilarydougill
glorious tree and wonderful capture, lovely clear sharp shot of all these tubers growing down to the earth. wonderful. hugsxxx
Agnes McGuinness
This is a stunning capture, Astrid. I love the tones and the textures. Great impact if VIEWED LARGER
Astrid Pardew replied
yes Agnes you’re quite right. It’s best viwed larger. Thanks for pointing that out :)
Von McKnelly
It makes me sad when people carve into a tree so beautiful.
Sweet image Astrid.
Astrid Pardew replied
I so agree with you Von! I don’t know how anyone can take a sharp object to this!
navybrat
magnificent capture!!
Wayne Cook
I have never gotten such texture and impact out of any of my tree pictures. This is exemplary! Do you also have a B&W of it?
Astrid Pardew replied
Not yet Wayne but I will try and make a BW version and see how it turns out sometime :)
Sensiworld
Great shot !
Xandru
Beautiful image and lovely texture.
Ruth Palmer
Very nicely done!
Anthony Vella
Beautiful composition, colours and lighting. Good work Astrid.
Alf Caruana
wonderful textures a very good fine and equally very well captured. Well done Astrid
Walter Quirtmair
Great image, looks so organic!
Dave Lloyd
Superb. Love the textures and detail in this.
shanmclean
wonderful shot, great textures
the6tees
WOW… Now this is what I call a Tree Trunk
Love it Astrid!!!xx
Patricia Montg...
Lovely nature abstract image!
kjgordon
interesting image..well done…...best of fortune in the contest
Photographer
Stunning work, what detail and compostion.
Sharon Mau
Wonderful colours and textures, this is a very beautiful image!!
Mel Brackstone
Wonderful detail, perfectly framed!
JOHAN (photowa...
STUNNING A GOOD ONE FOR ABSTRACTS BY NATURE ….............JOHAN
Joanne Bradley
The colors and textures are phenomenal! Great capture!
Antanas
Perfect….......
Sean Farragher
brilliant shot
amarica
Great shot Astrid!!!!
valzart
Oh wow! stunning macro shot ;} hugzz
Van Cordle
Great shot!
Stzar
Astrid Pardew replied
Wow Karon how innovative you are!!! Thank you for featuring this shot!!!
I wish you lovely twin sisters all the very best of success with this promising new group! You guys rock! :)
Sharon Mau
Laurie Puglia
Love the detail here :)