Angel Oak

Angel Oak is located on Johns Island, South Carolina. It is estimated to

be between 1200-1500 years old, making it the oldest living "thing" east

of the Mississippi. Thanks for viewing!

A very nicely composed beautiful shot with impressive lighting, John!

With best regards,

Ruud.

 

Very nice and moody image.

 

Cheers.  Bela

John, very unusual. Good shot. I like the darkness as it makes me feel deep in the forest where mysteries abound and anything could happen. I was wondering why the bottom of the tree trunk is a little blurred yet the trunk is not? Regards Dave.

I appreciate the kind comments, gentlemen! To answer your question, Dave...if you notice, there's blur around the edges of the entire photo. I added it in PS to achieve that sense of deep forest mystery. Regards to all...John

very good documentary and work...

an exceptionally rich image.  best, jamie

as in - done by the master - how did it look in B/W?

ah the stories it could tell.... the image is both documentary and artful. well done. 

thanks guys!  Michael:  I haven't done a b&w version, but I'll see how it looks and either post, or send you a copy. 

The lighting is spectacular.  Wonderful shot! Happy holidays!

thank you, Lee! and i hope you had a happy Thanksgiving ...john

 I'm so glad I came looking for this one John. I saw, I'm sure, another Angel Oak, and was rating photos. I thought the one I saw was different, but perhaps not. But I am sure I commented that this reminded me of the Living Oak we saw in Brookgreen Gardens, South of Myrtle Beach. I think the oldest tree they had was dated just before the Constitution.

This Angel Oak, is that what they have named this tree and is it in fact a Living Oak, or is the Angle Oak a different Species of Oak. I should look it up for myself.

I think they are the most beautiful trees and this one is no exception, Your editing with textures and various light treatments is so effective. I love this composition. Good to know where this one is, I can't believe how old it is!

Kindest regards, Gail

A fantastic old tree , the colours and textures are marvelous . Exposure and composition are spot on ! Bill

Gail, My apologies for not getting back to you before now!  Thanks so much for your kind words and for the information. I agree. Live oak trees are just so beautiful.  Maybe as a southerner, I'm prejudiced...but I can't think of a more beautiful tree!~  Regards, John

William, thank you  for the nice words! I haven't spent much time on site of late, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things...which includes visiting the portfolio of old friends that I've neglected, such as yourself. I look forward to seeing what you've been up to since last we spoke!  Kind Regards, John

Great shot John, we were there this summer.