I am posting these as a special request for Claudia.
I love this majestic oak tree at the bottom of my garden. I always refer to it as ‘My Oak Tree’ but it is actually in the garden behind. The branches hang over the bottom of my garden and it always deposits plenty of leaves for me to tidy up in autumn.
All the pictures of this tree that I have uploaded to Flickr can be found on this link.
All the pictures of this tree that I have uploaded to Flickr can be found on this link.
Magnificent as usual. The Christmassy card was also lovely.
Thanks James I have the last picture as my desk top on my PC at the moment.
The age of any fine old oak can be found by measuring in inches the circumference of its trunk at shoulder height. This equates to an age in years which out of due deference to our elders, is never an al fresco topic.
I am just wondering how I can get away with measuring the inches and circumference of my neighbors trunk, without getting arrested!!!
It’s impressive what a little acorn can become if it finds a place in the sun.
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
It’s a beautiful tree.
It certainly is
You were so right, CherryPie. It’s an enchanting Oak Tree. Those many branches, whether full or denuded, create a fairyland atmosphere. Your photos are a work of art. The slideshow on flickr is magical. Thank you with all my heart for sharing the splendor of your tree.
Thank you so much Claudia Nature just seems to work for me when I look out of my window. I sometimes have to rush to get my camera so I can capture the moment.
Sometimes there seems to be a whole world in that tree, that includes the birds who are far too quick for me to capture
Trying to put within one word what – as Mylady knows – easily I could put within 50 sentences: Beautiful.
I think the tree speaks volumes too
Very nice Cherie.
Strange as it may seem I have exactly the same situation here. ‘My Oak’ forms part of the boundary line at the bottom of the gardens.
It is somewhat spoilt by ivy climbing up it, which in turn is home to dozens of grey squirrels.
I didn’t like the ivy growing on this one at first, but I have sort of got used to it now. I gives contrast in the winter months.
There are lots of birds and insects around the tree but no squirrels.
Very majestic. I always think trees have a personality of their own, don’t you? In my garden I have a sombre tree, a merry tree, a cheeky tree and a generous tree (that one gives me fruit).Of course, I could be totally barmy
They do take on a personality and they make me think of the Ents in the Lord of the Rings.
That certainly is a beauty of a tree Cherie
I am glad you like it too
I love tree photos especially when they have no leaves
It is still hanging on to it’s last few leaves of 2009.
Beautiful oak tree, Cherie – and you’ve certainly made it your own, with this series of pix.
I am glad you like them
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