Guardian
I may seem small compared to the rest of my world,I’m not.I stand alone and guard these fields every day and night. I’ve weathered many a storm and drifts of snow. Those that call my field home, rest in my shade on a hot summer day. The birds of the air, make homes amongst my limbs. I’ve stood bare on a cold winter’s night, and felt the scorching summer sun. I give you beautiful shades of green in spring, and am aflame with color in the fall. I’ve watched people struggle to make ends meet, and enjoy lunch in my shade. I am the Guardian and I endure on. As you pass me by, draw on my strength so that you to can endure
Image taken in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountain NP, this would be my favorite tree in the Cove.
Guardian belongs to the following groups:
Landscape and Abstract Photography, National Parks of the World, Nature's Wonders and Smoky Mountain Masterpieces Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters




michael byerley
BRILLIANT SHOT !!! VERY POWERFUL INDEED
Susan Bergstrom
Sooo dramatic…beautiful and your work is starting to remind me of Ansel Adams…!!!
John Wright
Just like I remember. Well done Gary.
DavidMark
Nice shot Gary, looks fabulous in B/W =)
Maureen Bloesch
Lovely B&W composition:>))
Jane Best
Breathtaking scene. Very dramatic especially with the B&W. Also, the written commentary is very appropriate and thought provoking.
Lori Peters
What a beautiful picture, Gary. B&W really brings out the clouds.
Antanas
very good capture
Lori Walton
Wonderful!!
Mar Silva
Great choice of B&W!
Fantastic shot!
rodsfotos
A beautiful monochrome landscape composition Gary and much more meaningful when viewed with your accompanying words, almost an ode to a tree, quite right that we should respect the contribution trees make to our everyday lives that goes unnoticed by most,
Regards, Rod.