Post your "Favorite Tree" photo!

I just happened to drive by this tree while on vacation in Florida last week. It's a live oak that measures 23.5ft in circumference at the trunk. My photos could never do it justice. I have included a link to a story about the tree that shows a photo of it with some local residents in 1872.

https://beacononlinene​ws.com/2022/04/08/expe​rts-rally-to-rescue-giant-oak/

IMAGE LINK: https://www.mikeswildl​ife.com/Misc-/n-qCHjng/i-bRHXc39/A

IMAGE LINK: https://www.mikeswildl​ife.com/Misc-/n-qCHjng/i-WSVMtfG/A

Candor wrote in post #19498049
I just happened to drive by this tree while on vacation in Florida last week. It's a live oak that measures 23.5ft in circumference at the trunk. My photos could never do it justice. I have included a link to a story about the tree that shows a photo of it with some local residents in 1887.

https://beacononlinene​ws.com …ally-to-rescue-giant-oak/

Interesting storey, thanks for posting Mike.
Love the storey of the bloke standing guard and his shotgun.
Good to see the interest in its preservation.

Couldn't get that link to work
https://beacononlinene​ws.com …ally-to-rescue-giant-oak/

Edit. After I posted this I see the link works in your quoted part. Wonder what's going on with original?

Thanks Richard. Not sure what's going on with the link. I tried to edit and repost it but something wonky is going on.

Candor wrote in post #19498058
Thanks Richard. Not sure what's going on with the link. I tried to edit and repost it but something wonky is going on.

I did post that query on the forum talk. Pekka might have some input
I replied, edited my reply, deleted the links to your images, didn't touch your link, and reposted

Edit. Pekka said he thinks there's a bug causing issue

Try this

https://beacononlinene​ws.com …ally-to-rescue-giant-oak/

Having a little fun with the mist and backlight:

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2opd​5cB

GlimmerMan wrote in post #19498675
Having a little fun with the mist and backlight:

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2opd​5cB (2023-0325)-Springtime-in-Texas-Misty-Horses-1134-Resize by S. Nobody, on Flickr

Bravo ... you turned "fun" into beauty ! {thumbsup}

hammer418 wrote in post #19498678
Bravo ... you turned "fun" into beauty ! {thumbsup}

Thanks for the good words, mate.

GlimmerMan wrote in post #19498675
Having a little fun with the mist and backlight:

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2opd​5cB (2023-0325)-Springtime-in-Texas-Misty-Horses-1134-Resize by S. Nobody, on Flickr

Great image!

Pippan wrote in post #19498701
Great image!

Thanks Pippan. Cheers!

GlimmerMan wrote in post #19498675
Having a little fun with the mist and backlight:

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2opd​5cB (2023-0325)-Springtime-in-Texas-Misty-Horses-1134-Resize by S. Nobody, on Flickr

beautiful
an image with mood and aura

my old White Gum that still stands sentinel, reaching gracefully up to the heavens
It's a very visual landmark around here

Wonderful tree Candor, thanks for sharing it and those historic shots. You are right, that there is no way a photo can actually capture the splendor of being near the actual tree.
I would however like to share my thoughts. Adding people can help give some scale, BUT not always in a good way. When people are out in front, it makes the tree look smaller than it actually is. I always try to have them off to the sides, on the centerline perpendicular to the photographer.

avondale87 wrote in post #19500236
beautiful
an image with mood and aura

Thank you sir.