The Old Tree
October 22,2019
We were getting ready to board the Royal Gorge train in Canon City, Colorado when I saw this tree. The trunk of the tree is huge, which was originally what attracted me. Then, I saw this large burl and was just fascinated by its shape. I see the profile of a person in its shape. Do you see it too? Or, if not, what do you see?
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” ~ Saint Basil
Thank you for your comments and critiques, always very appreciated.
Have a fine day today my friends.
Linda
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Byron Fair Photography
1 hour agoGreat texture.
Terry Allen
1 hour agoGreat catch; I see the distinctive hair line of a well known US administrator!
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Wayne Wendel
2 hours agoI see the face also...a grumpy old man who needs a cup of coffee, nice shot Linda.
arctangent
2 hours agoYes, I see the tree person. Perhaps you found an ent who got lost.
Like Judy, I tried to figure out what kind of tree. I've seen such growths like this on willow trees, but never on cottonwoods. The bark itself resembles both kinds of tree.
Bruno Suignard
2 hours agoBeautiful trunk !!
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fotoeffects
2 hours agoI DO see the profile! Wonderful old tree! At first, I assumed it was a cottonwood, but upon closer examination of the leaves, I can't be sure. It might be a variety of willow.
Donna McCommon
2 hours agoGreat find and shot.
Franks-Focus
2 hours agoGreat eye to spot this unusual large burl.
John (300m)
3 hours agovey lovely shot Linda! I bet this tree could tell some stories!
Bill J Boyd Photography
4 hours agoNice find & good capture, Linda