The Power of Trees
I am well aware that this might sound a bit geeky, but I joined 2 friends on the Backdown Hills with the express intention of creating images of the local trees showing their importance to the scene. At the same time, we were encouraged to consider the tree structure, its beauty, its strength and its impact.
You might think this would have taken most of the day but such is the joy of visiting a National Trust managed site we were able to accomplish photos like these within an hour.
If trees interest you, please have a look at the images below which show my portfolio.
I hope you enjoy them.
For something a little different - check out Sheila's 3 images which are in "aged, Black and White.
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Lady with unseen dog who came up to each photographer to sniff.
No, that's not right
Lady who's dog came over to investigate all 3 photographers wo were lurking in the undergrowth.
TREE
ORI
GAMI
I have been asked whether I hugged a tree whilst I was there.
Just look at the girth of this fabulous old tree growing from a bank.
My arms are not 20 feet long!
The Brendon Hills with Exmoor beyond
Our little town of Wellington.
Quarts Moor on Wellington Hill.
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SHEILA'S BEST THREE
THE POWER OF TREES
Picture One. - Sheila's Notes
This woodland picture shows the crown of an old bank with an entanglement of merged tree trunks with a circumference of many feet.
The low perspective of the camera shows the strength and power of the ancient conjoined boughs.
Picture Two. - Sheila's Notes
I wanted to show the Power of the usually hidden root system of the tree which supports branches in all directions.
Picture Three. - Sheila's Notes
This image shows the skyward power of this massive tree in its pursuit of daylight and domination over its neighbours.
I particularly liked the layers of leafy oak leaves forming a canopy under the massive branches of the cedar tree which create a lovely art form.
