Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Gnarled

 I was so fascinated by this tree trunk. The tree is very old, and on the property of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Phil posed next to it so you can get perspective on the size. I can see many things in it, do you see anything?



“Every crag and gnarled tree and lonely valley has its own strange and graceful legend attached to it.’

Douglas Hyde


26 comments:

Reanaclaire said...

I am always fascinated with trees... the formation of the trunks and leaves and all... they have a style of their own, if you know what I mean.. hahahaa

Nancy Chan said...

Really amazing tree. I would want to take a closer look at the tree and snap lots of pictures.

Ann said...

Oh this is a fascinating tree. Yes, I can see several things in this tree.

Hootin Anni said...

Magnificent! I would not only like seeing this tree but, also, the entire plantation!!

Deb J. in Utah said...

Wow, that is an interesting tree. I would like to go to Monticello and see that one in person! Have a good Wednesday!

Martha said...

That is one amazing old tree!

George said...

That tree trunk is fantastic.

Rose said...

Oh, I so love that tree...if you just seen a drawing of it and did not know it existed, you would think someone had a vivid imagination!

MadSnapper said...

not only is it old and huge but it has personality. a lot of personality. i bet that tree new Thomas Jefferson... i see a pig down the middle bottom

Ella said...

How majestic he can be ...
I wish he could talk and tell us the whole story of his life!

Inger said...

Trees are so great. The trunk looks to me like an elephant's foot with warts. If that makes any sense.

The Feminine Energy said...

What a gorgeous tree, Ginny!! And I love the quote too. If trees could only talk! ~Andrea xoxo

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Wow, that is a fascinating tree, and I can see several things, but what stands out the most is a giant hand reaching down to grasp something (palm facing me and a very distinct thumb).

Chatty Crone said...

That is one interesting yet determined tree - right - it never gave up!

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Gorgeous!!!

And I so agree with your fascination!!!!

Ruth Hiebert said...

It is most certainly fascinating .

photowannabe said...

Totally gnarly Ginny.
I see gnarled elderly hands.
Sue

jp@A Green Ridge said...

A fascinating tree with I'm sure a very full life!!...:)jp

CheerfulMonk said...

It's fascinating.

Mari said...

I love it! Old trees have such character.

Debby said...

Wow! I see a large hand holding everything and then I see a little pig...

DeniseinVA said...

It is an amazing tree! I see faces in there. Great photos!

Carla from The River said...

I like it, it is beautiful. I see many faces in the tree, some with big noses. ;-)

Jenny the Pirate said...

At the bottom I see a puppy dog for sure! xoxo

Ida said...

Wow that is awesome. I bet one could find all kinds of interesting things it would remind them off.

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