Gnarled!!
This is an amazing tree …almost a giant bonsaii, in a Japanese Garden in Victoria, BC.
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FEATURED in The Woman Photographer (04 26 09)
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Shelly Hiebert
Nice Wendi! It almost looks like a painting!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Shelly….wonder how old it is?!
Anne-Marie Lad...
What a lovely tree! Gorgeous colours. :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Anne-Marie…I love the skeletal feel to it.
NatureRules
Wonderful form and coloring W.D. Beautifully captured!
Wendi Donaldson
Thank you so much NR!
Xandru
Beautiful image, well done.
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks for the kind comment!
David Clark
what a great photo of an amazing tree
- I guess it is a Japanese maple? I am jealous that you have such great greenery there in BC -thanks also for checking out my site – daveWendi Donaldson
Thanks David….yes, it’s a green Japanese maple (probably has a more impressive name)...as opposed to the purple ones.
We all seem to have such interesting environments to shoot…. and it’s wonderful to share them all. Thanks! I enjoy your sand and mosques too!
MikeO
There are so many ways of capturing an image and with this one you have captured the essence and character of the tree beautifully.
Wonderful shot.
Regards,
Mike
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks so much Mike.
Birgitta
THAT….is a great shot.
I can’t get enough of chartreuse. Also, I’ve always had a thing for the
bonsai tree. Excellent shot. :)
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks so much….it was too good to resist.
Sensiworld
Great, what an amazing tree !
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks Sylvia – it’s a beautiful one.
kimie
I want this tree sitting in my house as a bonsai. Love the twisty, turny look, exciting pic here , great capture x
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks!! it’s such a great tree, lots of moss on the branches too. Amazing – don’t know how old it would be.
Kathie Nichols
Wow, what a great find and capture….love this very abstract nature shot! :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Kathie!
Nicole Nomeland
Great capture!!! It reminds me of The Crooked Tree’s here in Sk, but they are some weird aspens the have grown all twisted. I plan to go and take some pictures this winter. I love the angle and comp here, it is truly inpirational for me, a great piece of art!!
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks so much Nicole for your lovely comments!!! Great to give each other that boost we all need!
Tom Vaughan
ahhh… very well captured. I like that the whole frame is taken up by the tree… an amazing piece of nature!
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment, Tom! Cheers!
Danielle Knight
These trees sure are amazing, love the tones of green. Looks very nice framed.
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks, Danielle!
Matt Adamik
Magical shot! I love it!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Matt!
terezadelpilar
I love this shot! My favourite type of tree shots! well done Wendi!
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks so much Pilar!! One of my favs too.
William Hallatt
Gnarled indeed. Trees are simply some of the coolest things on this planet…
Wendi Donaldson replied
They certainly are….so unique! Thanks for the visit.
majo
makes a great picture
hip hip for the japanese garden
Wendi Donaldson replied
Majo – thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!! Love your avatar!
Maria Moro
Congratulations on the feature – well done
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks Maria!...I’m very excited.
Liv Stockley
Excellent image, very well spotted :-))
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks for visiting!! :)
Samantha Goode
I like this very much – my eyes keep tracing the little paths in the image. Fantastic capture!
Wendi Donaldson
Good eye, it kind of is like a little maze!! Gee, maybe I should have used that in the title!...next time!
Thanks!
Simmone
Fantastic shot Wendi
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks again…much appreciated!
Robert Mullner
What a superb tree…superbly photographed as well I say..
Wendi Donaldson replied
OH Robert!!! you’re so sweeet!! thanks a bunch.
Chic
Wow, fabulous!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for stopping by!! and for the great comment!
cooljusher
Wonderful!
Wendi Donaldson replied
CJ – thanks so much for visiting and commenting! Much appreciated.

Sandy Stewart
Lovely shades of greens and the dark contrasting lines of the branches so nicely entwine throughout, in beautiful soft curving lines! :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Sandy for such an insightful comment!!
Cora Wandel
Wendi, great capture of a gnarled tree, love the color, excellent composition.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks SO much, Cora….a great compliment coming from you, my dear…many thanks. :)
DaveBassett
This looks great – nice work. Definitely a magic tree – great lighting and colour.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Dave for your lovely comment….think I’ll head back at a different season to see what it looks like!
Prasad
..........................................an instant fav, Wendi.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Prasad….glad you like it – thanks for the fav too! :)
NATURELENS
Great image, looks superb framed :-)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting and leaving a lovely comment!
lroof
this is an awesome image!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much for visiting and leaving such a great comment!
tasadam
This is great!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your lovely comment!!
Kelly Robinson
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Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you so much for choosing this image to feature…..I’m thrilled!!! Many thanks!
sugargirl
Congratulations on your feature! Gorgeous shot.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks sugargirl….really appreciate your lovely comments!
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to our group.
Wendi Donaldson replied
WOW! many thanks for this lovley honour. Having this shot chosen for the group is very special…thank you!
walela
Superb shot!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks once again to you walela!! appreciate your visit and comments!