A lone tree in winter.

A lone tree that I have known most of my life. It still sits forlornly in my local valley not far from where I was brought up as a boy. I have seen this valley bottom transformed from a wild wilderness, to a mini golf course and then into a lovely natural park-way which is now part of the ‘Oldham Way’ long distance walk (for us anyway :)) enjoyed by many local walkers and dog walkers alike. The tree however is now a shadow of even the one you see here on which birds used to sing. Just a dead stump about half the size of this younger self.

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Erhard Bernstein, Xata, Marco F. Delminho, Annemarie and 22 other people have particularly liked this photo

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LotharW ^club

Ein trüber Wintertag. Aber schön, Herb!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Ja ein trüber Wintertag aber, wie du sagst, noch schön.

Bleibt gesund. Herbert

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

You still have a serious winter Herb.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Sorry Jaap, the true date was lost on the edit -now re-instated here. Our snow has now all gone -like yours I think.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

It's true that one can become quite attached to a particular tree or two. I'm not surprised that this one, even now in its faded glory, draws you like a magnet, Herb! Superb shot!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks Andy, yes you are right about trees. I was even more attached to another hawthorne which had even more character than this, near my childhood home, but alas that has now completely gone. Glad you understand my feelings here and enjoyed this one.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Love the full effect of the snow on the ground and falling. A part of history..

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Hi Steve, yes the snow and lack of shadows here add a real feeling and tell a story. A part of the changing history of this place which in one respect seems quite fast now in my 'golden age'.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

It looks beautiful and impressive! Beautiful shot Herb!

Best wishes
Füsun

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

My pleasure to share Füsun. Glad you enjoyed it with me.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Brrrrrrrrrr !!! but beautiful !!!!!!!!!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you Marie Claire.

Herbert

3 years ago.

TOZ ^club

That is a lone tree Herb it looks a bit sad in the snow away from all it’s mates.
Stay safe TOZ

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

We both share aloe of such lone trees Toz. A bit sad here -yes.

Keeps safe and happy -soon be back on the go after last nights announcements. Herb

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A beautiful composition, Herb !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

This lone tree is very sculptural Herb. It makes a great picture, especially in the snow!
All the best, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

These trees are really good as Bonsai if one can get one just right. Full of character showing the character of age.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Daniela Brocca ^club

It's a pity that it's now a dead stump.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Daniela Brocca ^club

It is indeed Daniela. I have no idea of its real age. they can live a very long time but I don't think this was that old. Maybe just 50+

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

You've really nailed the focus on that tree Herb.............it stands out proudly from the snowy background. I can see why you like it so much. Even past it's prime, it still makes a wonderful photographic subject!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Glad that you share my focus too Keith, maybe I shall re-post my first loved winter Hawthorne here too one day as I used to have it in Panoramio. I always feel sad now as I pass this old man. He used to be such a handsome fella and as you say, still held some pride five years ago.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Richard Nuttall

Excellent Herb

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Richard Nuttall

Nice to see you again Richard. Glad you liked this one.

Regards, Herb

3 years ago.

J.Garcia ^club

Because it's alone She becomes a magnificent mark in the landscape!
A stunning statue with the old branches open for all welcome, mainly you, like a great grandfather
Very Beautiful memory , Herb

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

Judite, you see in nature such as this, the same that I do. In some ways I can see why people hug trees. I am just happy that I have such a record of this tree's life.

Take care. Herb

3 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

We watch many trees that have grown and grown over 50 years living in our valley but to see the end of a trees life is also part of the story. I enjoy seeing your photos. Best Wishes

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

Colin, we are two of a kind in living amongst such nature and trying to be at one with it. I suppose, like us humans, trees and all living things have a certain life-span. Like human life too, its always sad to see the their demise but at least that tree will have sustained so much more life, even in death.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

I dont believe in any god and was not raised in any religion... but in the respect and love of nature and its energies. If I would have to believe in a god I would choose an old tree...

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful

3 years ago.

Xata ^club

Simply gorgeous**************************

3 years ago.

L. L. Wall ^club

... stark Winter scene; and poignant story ...

3 years ago.

Dinesh ^club

Exquisite

3 years ago.

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