Years ago in an art class one week's homework was to go out and sketch trees, paying particular attention to the configuration of branches. It was an exciting assignment and since that exercise I have never looked at a tree in the same casual way. The subject of this gallery challenge is trees. Via art, writing, photography, etc. You are invited to stand tall and deliver. :-)
Libby, your trees are amazing, just great, such beauty in trees, you are so right, trees are so noble, so magical, this Libby could be such a challenging 4th gallery challenge...I mean we could all have our trees here!! Think about it, if you want to make it an OC for the gallery challenge. Trully, trully amazing work, Libby, bravo!!
Stathi, we must be on the same channel. i just edited the blog title to make it an Open Call, inspired by your previous examples. Only later did I find you in the comments suggesting it!
I have so many pix of trees. They are one of my favorite subjects. I realize most of these are not summer trees. But I'll be back with more for sure.
Thank you, my friend! best, libby xxx
I have so many pix of trees. They are one of my favorite subjects. I realize most of these are not summer trees. But I'll be back with more for sure.
Thank you, my friend! best, libby xxx
I thank you Libby, this is trully a marvellous call!! Thank you for making it, and to be honest you have set a very high quality for all of us!! Be well, is such a beuty and romantic tree walk, your idea!!!!
These are treemendous! The park and your photos.
Beautiful, Libby! I haven't been looking at trees, especially their trunks the same way for quite a while now. They are most fascinating in ways they tangle and wind up, or their roots show grasping like crooked fingers on earth. If you saw my post "Genesis" it's all about tree trunks. I sent you a pm with a suggestion.
Thank you, for inspiring me amidst all the work I have awaiting. You are so multi-talented !
R♥
Thank you, for inspiring me amidst all the work I have awaiting. You are so multi-talented !
R♥
I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree... - Kilmer
I agree.
I agree.
What a wonderful idea, trees are easy to love and easy on the eyes. Even when they pass away there's a haunting beauty to their skeletons. I rarely participate in Open Calls (too lazy) so once again I'll enjoy observing.
Your really branching out...I did these images a few years back after an Ice storm in Montreal.
http://www.pbase.com/alkeme/winter_trees_with_ice
http://www.pbase.com/alkeme/winter_trees_with_ice
What Matt said, Libby. Same thing went through my head. Lovely. xo
Libby, I have my noble tree here in my blog, so thank you for this calling!! Mine not as glorious as yours, but so close in my heart, thank you again for the motivation, Libby!!!
There is a terrific Weeping Willow on the East side of The Lake in Central Park that I have used in dozens upon dozens of shots of the San Remo Building on Central Park West. I have always found that tree to be very special.
Of course I love the elms that line The Mall there also.
Your shots are beautiful, Libby.
That shot #6 is interesting. It looks like a single tree with what looks like beach in the background. Is that actually beach...or is it just the way the picture was taken makes it look like beach? Since it is in the middle of pix taken in the park, I cannot help but wonder. It has a great look. Where was that taken?
Of course I love the elms that line The Mall there also.
Your shots are beautiful, Libby.
That shot #6 is interesting. It looks like a single tree with what looks like beach in the background. Is that actually beach...or is it just the way the picture was taken makes it look like beach? Since it is in the middle of pix taken in the park, I cannot help but wonder. It has a great look. Where was that taken?
This is a great idea, and these are some beautiful pictures. I'm going to participate. I love the way you have some of these trees framed as though they have shattered the picture.
Thanks for the support on these everyone. Bless you. I realize I could keep posting pictures of trees for months and months they are such a precious photo subject for me.
Stathi, I have been overwhelmed by IRL and also some research I have been doing in spare time on Syrian situation. I can't wait to enjoy your tribute to trees and other blogs by my friends such as you I have not been keeping up with! Thanks for your enthusiasm and inspiration for this offering!
Kate, thanks so much for the visit. You know I am Danish/Irish in my background. Was it the Druids who were part of the folklore and trees. Is that part of the Irish heritage? Hold on...
I just did a quick visit to wikipedia re druids and came up with this:
Based on all available forms, the hypothetical proto-Celtic word may then be reconstructed as *dru-wid-s (pl. *druwides) meaning "oak-knower".
They were sorcerers and prophets apparently. I must investigate further the Irish focus re trees. You know I thought it was my Scandanavian "tallness" that gave me an extra empathy for trees :-). Hmmm.
Thanks, Kate! best, libby
Stathi, I have been overwhelmed by IRL and also some research I have been doing in spare time on Syrian situation. I can't wait to enjoy your tribute to trees and other blogs by my friends such as you I have not been keeping up with! Thanks for your enthusiasm and inspiration for this offering!
Kate, thanks so much for the visit. You know I am Danish/Irish in my background. Was it the Druids who were part of the folklore and trees. Is that part of the Irish heritage? Hold on...
I just did a quick visit to wikipedia re druids and came up with this:
Based on all available forms, the hypothetical proto-Celtic word may then be reconstructed as *dru-wid-s (pl. *druwides) meaning "oak-knower".
They were sorcerers and prophets apparently. I must investigate further the Irish focus re trees. You know I thought it was my Scandanavian "tallness" that gave me an extra empathy for trees :-). Hmmm.
Thanks, Kate! best, libby
tg within, thanks for your enthusiasm. Most of these are from the Park though a couple are from Sag Harbor on Long Island.
Fusun, I am eager to enjoy your Genesis! Thanks!! Your photos take my breath away. I put the camera away (actually a dear camera broke a serious while ago and I have not invested in a new one and after so long lost my stride with my picture taking devotion. time to re-embrace. thank you for the inspiration to do so!) :-)
Matt! Exactly! That line was ringing in my ears as I posted these!
Fusun, I am eager to enjoy your Genesis! Thanks!! Your photos take my breath away. I put the camera away (actually a dear camera broke a serious while ago and I have not invested in a new one and after so long lost my stride with my picture taking devotion. time to re-embrace. thank you for the inspiration to do so!) :-)
Matt! Exactly! That line was ringing in my ears as I posted these!
This will be inspiring.
I have been watching.
Trees cause a trance.
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toot my son's horn?
he worked in DC's
National Bonsai
Arboretum Center.
`
In 2005 he help plan the:
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World Bonsai Conference.
`
another can praise another.
bores praise their own self.
I just got a new cheap digit.
`
I see Trees as intoxicating.
What a fun new challenge.
We see Trees via Your eye.
`
I will charge my digit battery.
I miss my Canon F-1 `F-Stop.
I know that's just `old days.
No forget to remove Cap.
No all black Tree Shots.
`
fun . . .
I have been watching.
Trees cause a trance.
`
toot my son's horn?
he worked in DC's
National Bonsai
Arboretum Center.
`
In 2005 he help plan the:
`
World Bonsai Conference.
`
another can praise another.
bores praise their own self.
I just got a new cheap digit.
`
I see Trees as intoxicating.
What a fun new challenge.
We see Trees via Your eye.
`
I will charge my digit battery.
I miss my Canon F-1 `F-Stop.
I know that's just `old days.
No forget to remove Cap.
No all black Tree Shots.
`
fun . . .
Bleue, thanks so much for commenting. I am eager to catch up with you and your artistic quest! Yes, trees certainly are beautiful and haunting. They live so long that when one dies it is cause for special notice and respect and the beauty continues to haunt as you say even in their skeletons.
Algis, love the pun and thanks for the link I will certainly view and I know enjoy from your incredible eye!
Erica, thanks for the visit my friend! Yes, Kilmer's line was resonating in my head!
stathi, I can't wait to see your noble tree!!!! I know it will knock my socks off!!!
Frank, I almost put a shot of a willow (I don't know if it is your willow, one on path east from Bethesda fountain -- I took a shot of the boat house with its leaves hanging down) in but it was so peripheral to the center of the particular picture but nonetheless lent so much to the mood. You have a great eye, Frank, a detective eye. Tree #1 and #6 were taken up in Sag Harbor. The others are Central Park. I'll have to test your Central Park tree knowledge further! I got a million of 'em.
#7 and #12 are the same tree. #12 is one of my favorite shots, almost a Wizard of Oz tree, looked like it was ready to up and follow me down the path it had such force and vitality! It cast serious shadows but I didn't include those in the pic. The tree itself was so compelling!
just phyllis, can't wait to see your view of trees!!!! thanks for the visit!!!
Algis, love the pun and thanks for the link I will certainly view and I know enjoy from your incredible eye!
Erica, thanks for the visit my friend! Yes, Kilmer's line was resonating in my head!
stathi, I can't wait to see your noble tree!!!! I know it will knock my socks off!!!
Frank, I almost put a shot of a willow (I don't know if it is your willow, one on path east from Bethesda fountain -- I took a shot of the boat house with its leaves hanging down) in but it was so peripheral to the center of the particular picture but nonetheless lent so much to the mood. You have a great eye, Frank, a detective eye. Tree #1 and #6 were taken up in Sag Harbor. The others are Central Park. I'll have to test your Central Park tree knowledge further! I got a million of 'em.
#7 and #12 are the same tree. #12 is one of my favorite shots, almost a Wizard of Oz tree, looked like it was ready to up and follow me down the path it had such force and vitality! It cast serious shadows but I didn't include those in the pic. The tree itself was so compelling!
just phyllis, can't wait to see your view of trees!!!! thanks for the visit!!!
Nice, Libby!
So glad to see another gallery challenge -- Stathi has been so great about getting these going, I keep trying to get around to one of these challenges -- trees might just be the thing : )
So glad to see another gallery challenge -- Stathi has been so great about getting these going, I keep trying to get around to one of these challenges -- trees might just be the thing : )
Art, I always relish your comments -- thank you! -- and I can't wait to see your offerings. Interesting job, your son held. My coworker friend LOVES bonsai trees and shares about them! Bonsai trees such an inviting tree for metaphors. Looking forward to viewing your tree take!
Just thinkin', thanks so much! since finding that little insert picture icon (a tree?) I am like a kid with a new toy. Would love to see your tree challenge offering and also Stathi encourages us all to come up with our own challenges. Looking forward to yours!!!!
...just noticed in your comments: Sag Harbor!
That is a name I heard all of my younger childhood -- a place my siblings and parents went to a lot and loved. I came along later when the family had other favorite spots, but I never realized Sag Harbor was on Long Island until today -- how cool to know, and thanks : )
That is a name I heard all of my younger childhood -- a place my siblings and parents went to a lot and loved. I came along later when the family had other favorite spots, but I never realized Sag Harbor was on Long Island until today -- how cool to know, and thanks : )
Beautiful Libby!!!
Took awhile to think on the importance of trees... here is Momentum Arborum. http://open.salon.com/blog/timothy/2012/08/05/momentum_arborum
I'm in! Thanks, Libby!
http://open.salon.com/blog/nilesite/2012/08/05/4th_gallery_challenge_imagine_the_tree
http://open.salon.com/blog/nilesite/2012/08/05/4th_gallery_challenge_imagine_the_tree
Your photographs are lovely, and so many bring back memories for me of my days in New York (who would have thought trees could do that!). Thank you for this OC; I came onto OS today not expecting to write anything, but the title of nilesite's response caught my eye and suddenly I felt inspired and just wrote - the end result ("Rough to the touch") isn't great, but it helped me to further explore my relationship with nature, something I feel so conflicted about. Thanks for that, and for sharing these beautiful images.
Cool! Just posted one. :-)
Enjoyed, lovely images and great open call
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Next to my dogs, my trees are my best friends. I will try to put a picture of my favorite on Old Plantersville Road in Montgomery, Texas for you to see, ok? I love these pictures you posted - almost makes me want to visit New York City again. Thanks, Sheila
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I enjoyed your photographs, and other collections that you posted on OS. I have started using photography to help me create painted landscapes. When I see a potential work of art, it helps me make a better photograph.
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