While in Nevada we came across several huge, old Cottonwood Trees -- I was entranced by them. Apparently they live up to 100 years although I suspect some of them live longer than that - considering where we found them in the heart of Virginia City.
What caught my eye this time was the soft white-washed color of the trunks and branches. It shows up so well with the soft browns around it - with the lavender color of the shade in the late afternoon and against the true blue sky.
I love to stand next to a huge, old tree - thinking about the years and events that have occurred during its lifetime. I love the strength that trees show me -- each thundershower, windstorm, warm sunny day shaping them throughout the years. I always feel like I can tell a tree any secrets I might have.
"I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do." - Willa Cather
Wonderful trees! I love trees.
ReplyDeleteTwo in our back yard are dying and I still love them. They re home to my squirrels and woodpeckers.
Recently we have noticed a few parcels of land that have been cleared of trees in hope that the lots will sell. How sad.
They do look like wonderful old trees - the texture on the bark is lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo strong! I like the yoga suggestion while doing balance work to picture being rooted in the earth like a tree. It works!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky and trees!
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