I was walking. I used to call it “Camera Walking” but this time I was walking for good health, sunshine, and for getting up from the computer.
I was not thinking about photo ops but don’t they always pop up when you are on foot and least expecting it?
And here was a tree in a kind of hollow, arms reaching. There was a mystery about it, a hidden something, a story.
I had just learned that trees actually nurture their young. Don’t laugh! It has already been determined that plant life responds to music.
Tests were done in a rain forest and it was discovered that older trees give up certain nutrients for the benefit of the seedlings and saplings beneath. How human is that?
On this camera walk I met a mysterious haunting tree with arms outstretched in some sort of plea.
I hope it knew I had feelings for it and wished I could help.
Great picture! Spring is the perfect time to take a “camera walk.”
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Dora I have always thought that trees and plants have feelings, of course they must have, because they respond to being watered and looked after. Look how they shrivel when neglected. I have a friend who talks to her houseplants.
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I have just such a tree not far from my home…makes me ponder every time I pass it 🙂
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I’m thinking “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer. Nurturing trees.
“A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;”
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I am always happy to find somebody else with strong anthropomorphic tendencies! And trees bring these feelings out for me like nothing else. Lovely image and story.
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I do like to leave the camera home (sometimes) and just enjoy nature for what it is. There was a NatGeo post on redwoods that your post reminded me about; trees really do have human-like qualities. Their resilience to the elements is quite impressive, particularly lightning strikes!
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Nice shot, Dor! I love the old split rail fencing. Looks like it was a beautiful day for a walk. We’re going to hit 90 degrees today…yikes!
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I agree Rita! I even watched a documentary about plants responding to different kinds of music. They seem to like classical music best. 🙂
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That tree does exude a bit of mystery. Thanks for visiting my blog! I’m going to wander over to yours too. I love poetry and paintings. 🙂
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How I love this poem! Thanks for sharing it again Georgette. Kilmer obviously had the same love for trees as we do.
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Thanks Barbara. What would this world look like without trees. Impossible to even consider.
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Now I am inspired to find out how trees react to lightning strikes! I was also inspired to roam around your blog and now following you.
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I know some fellow bloggers who would be thrilled to see 90 degrees. It’s still off and on chilly here and gets to around 70 during the day and in the 50’s at night. Pleasant.
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Truly, Dor, the first time I drove up the driveway of my old house and saw the grand old oaks, it brought tears to my eyes. I often wonder if on some level those trees were the reason we bought it.
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Thank you! Have a lovely week 🙂
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Love it! I really should take my camera on my morning walks…
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I would bet those trees were calling to you! 🙂
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Your photos are always superb Dianna and I’m sure you see all kinds of photo ops on those walks. Wish I could join you but your blog is the best way.
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Walking is good….sitting too much at the computer is not the best thing to do. Lucky we have nature reminding us to get up and get out. The weather in Virginia is really nice right now! 🙂
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You are so right Mary about the benefits of walking. I could happily stay trapped at the computer all day and into the night though. 🙂
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Oh the story that trees could tell ~
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