This is my submission for Ann-Christine’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #50: Trees. (Sorry I am one day late ;-(
This banyan tree was the first tree that I fell in love with. In that little child’s mind, it was a super-tree, which would always be there for me. (Don’t be fooled by that smile though. Although I was happy to have something new to wear for a change, but the jumper was made from my dad’s wool coat and was very itching.)
When I was a teenager, I had a different favorite tree. It was a guava tree planted by my Dad. My dad had an out-of-town job, so he was away from home a lot of time. Whenever I felt angry, sad… I talked to that guava tree. Many years later, I went back to visit our old house and took a photo of the tree, but it was before digital camera time and I couldn’t locate the photo this week.
I still talk to trees, of course.
A Dead tree and birds in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge…
Banyan trees in Shuang Xi Park, Taipei, Taiwan…
Street photo of a tree 😉
A view at the top of a 100-foot observation tower, at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, MN.
Who wouldn’t hug a million dollar tree? (Photo taken at Taipingshan in Taiwan)
Thanks to Ann-Christine for a wonderful theme. Every tree is precious 😉 I am sure all other three lovers having problems selecting photos like I did.
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I wonder what that young girl standing next to the tree imagined her life to be. I like the perspective of your fourth tree.
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Thanks, Brenda.
Hmm… I think I will answer your question via an email instead. 😉 May take a day or two…
Have a wonderful day.
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I love it that you are still talking to trees. Great shots, and thank you for sharing your story!
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Thanks, Ann-Christine. Trees are good listeners, aren’t they? 😉
Have a wonderful day.
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The best – and dogs too! Hope you are having a lovely day!
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These trees are magnificent. Banyan trees, how stunning!
The little girl standing under the big tree, so sweet. 🙂
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Thanks, Amy. Banyan tree is one of my favorites 😉
Time goes by so fast. I still remember the day that picture was taken and it is already many years ago.
Have a wonderful day.
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These are lovely Helen. Loved your jumper story 😍
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Thanks, Tina. One year I went back to the place and the tree was gone ;-( The house was gone, too. The place was turned into a parking lot. Oh well…
Have a great evening.
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Love the itchy jumper memory. I had a few of those 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, Jo. I laughed. I thought I was the only one 😉 My mom had to force me to wear it.
Have a wonderful day.
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I talk to trees too. I hug oak trees in my back yard very often! ^^
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Thanks, Lady Oscar. How nice to have an oak tree in your yard! I need one in my yard!
Have a wonderful day.
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How wonderful talking to trees … 🙂👏
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Thanks, Julie. It all because I don’t have a father-in-law like Bill to talk to 😉 Hope you guys have a wonderful gathering time. (Hope he is still visiting you guys.)
Have a wonderful day.
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He’s due over in December .. can’t wait! 😊
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