Way way of grid deep in the forest is where you find the most beautiful of trees ...

I think this might be one of the oldest I have seen ... fallen branches and scars from previous storms and winds ... Twisted to gain the light and warmth of the sun new shoots appearing on varied places . The roots underfoot are gnarly and widespread but in all her glory I bet she could tell lots of stories ... and little birds will come back to nest in her just glorious 🤎💚🤎💚

[Caspiana]

If she could talk....... 🙂 Thank you for sharing BB. A other beautiful photograph and you know we appreciate them very much. xx ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Caspiana]

Hey Cas Thanks so much .. love to you and Chom 💜

[sassy59]

She’s really reaching out and looks amazing for her age. I wish she could talk. Thank you for that. Xxx❤️❤️🥰

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

Kinda like me Carol look amazing for my age 😂😂😂😂I would love to hear some tree tales though 💚🤎

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

😂😂😂😂👍😘

[Morrison10]

wonderful.thanks.

[Hidden in reply to Morrison10]

Thanks ❤️

[Alberta56]

That's some tree. Looks as if she can survive anything the weather throws at her. xxx

[Hidden in reply to Alberta56]

It's amazing its sprawling branches are something else... lots of carved initials on it with hearts round them 💚🤎

[Greenthorn]

Are you sure its not a Triffid!

[Hidden in reply to Greenthorn]

More than positive 😂

[CDPO16]

It would be interesting to see this amazing tree again later in the year when in leaf.

[Hidden in reply to CDPO16]

It would be if I ever see it again I will take a picture...I don't go that way very often and we got lost on way back so unsure where to start again 😂

[CDPO16 in reply to Hidden]

If you come across It by chance it would be lovely to see but I don't want you to get lost again.

[Photoschnau]

Wow! She is truly amazing! 🌳💞

I wonder what sort of tree she is? Thank you for sharing her glory. Xcode

[Hidden in reply to Photoschnau]

Thankyou and you're very welcome 💜💜

[Karenanne61]

This looks a tree in a story book! Beautiful! Thankyou.

[Hidden in reply to Karenanne61]

You need to name the story book 📖 😂😂

[Karenanne61 in reply to Hidden]

I don't think it's been written yet! 🙂

[Jaybird19]

that is sp lovely . do you mind if i try to copy that. i have some new soluble pencils to try when i get time I am busier being stuck indoors than going out in my prervious life ! everything takes longer.

[Hidden in reply to Jaybird19]

Oh my goodness of course you can sounds lovley wish I could draw or paint 🎨 was never much use in that department 😂

[Jaybird19 in reply to Hidden]

try just drawing stan the man ! just the outline and see what happens

[Hidden in reply to Jaybird19]

Oh that would be glorious Thank-you 😍

[Lemon7]

Fantastic to see. Thanks

[Hidden in reply to Lemon7]

Welcome lemon 🍋

[Patk1]

I bet she could.so beautiful xx

[Hidden in reply to Patk1]

Lots of little initials and hearts round them on it so definitely not the first one around her 💜

[O2Trees]

Good grief - extraordinary and beautiful

[Hidden in reply to O2Trees]

There are thousands like this in the forest but this one just took my breath away 💜

[eleanordigby]

have you read The Hidden Life of Trees, it’s absolutely fascinating, I’m sure you’d love it

[Hidden in reply to eleanordigby]

I wish I had the time to read a book or 2 .. so very busy always maybe in a few years 😂

[Cloudancer in reply to eleanordigby]

Yes that's an awesome book x

[Reading4everyone]

Fabulous.photo.Blackbird.I.Bet.It.Could.Tell.A.Tale.Ortwo.Best.wishes.Marlybee.

[Hidden in reply to Reading4everyone]

I'm sure it could with all the initials surrounded with hearts 💕

[Hidden]

Yet again a stunner of a picture, capturing its strength! Love to Stanley 🥰

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I think in all her glory come summer I will look for her again .... Stanley says Hipaw and he wufs ya back 🥰

[helenlw7]

Thank you for sharing, it’s a beautiful photo. If only that tree could talk!

[Hidden in reply to helenlw7]

I would listen to it for hours 😂

[Snackjack]

What an amazing tree, thank you so much for sharing xx

[Hidden in reply to Snackjack]

Thankyou Snacks it's appreciated ☺️

[rosco59]

I love trees and this beautiful photo sums it all up. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[Hidden in reply to rosco59]

Your welcome Rosco I'm a tree lover myself 💚🤎

[Mooka]

If only trees could talk! It certainly is a beautiful tree captured wonderfully by you of course ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Mooka]

Ahhh thankyou Mooka your very kind 💜

[Izb1]

Magnificent , thats what she is x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

Certainly the correct word Magnificence itself 🤎💚

[Stratos20]

That’s a beautiful tree 🥰

[Hidden in reply to Stratos20]

It's definitely that 💚🤎

[Nula2]

Brilliant - it (she) wouldn't look out of place in a science fiction film! Thank you ❤️another photo for my minds eye when it all gets tooo much 👍😊xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Nula2]

When it all gets to much which I hope isn't often feel free to browse 💖

[Nula2 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🥰. Just get sorry for myself sometimes! 😅. So fortunate to have the NHS (and online forums🙂) xxx

[Nula2 in reply to Hidden]

👋Just wanted to give you an example of how your photography helps people. I was having a bad night last night, struggling with my breathing and the more I propped myself up the more it made my back hurt 🙄🙄. Feeling very lonely and sorry for myself, I then pictured your photo of the tree and wondered how something so unreal looking could be part of the natural world. It made me smile through it all and therefore able to deal with everything in a more positive way 👍🙂. Thank yoooo xxx

[Hidden in reply to Nula2]

Nula that's such a lovley thing to hear... I'm very humbled by your comment..If my pics can even bring somone a smile ... a giggle or some quiet relaxing time then for me that's the best ...

Thankyou ❤️

[Nula2 in reply to Hidden]

😊That's exactly what they do! ❤️xxxx

[JJ_7]

Nice photo BB9. Reminds me of Treebeard the friendly Ent. x

[Hidden in reply to JJ_7]

Thankyou so much 💓

[Lupino]

A magnificent tree. Thanks for posting a super photo. 🤗x

[Hidden in reply to Lupino]

Many thanks Lupino your very kind 🩵

[winnabago]

Beautiful picture.

[Hidden in reply to winnabago]

Thanks lovley 💜

[Thepainterswife]

That’s beautiful BB. Until a couple of weeks ago I had a view of a massive tree that stood in a field about 100 mtrs from my house . Living in an old cottage my windows are quiet small and the branches filled the whole view which I loved especially in winter when it looked like lace . Sadly the tree was apparently diseased and potentially dangerous and had to be removed . When it came down I actually cried , it had stood there long before I arrived 25 years ago and it was so sad to see it go 🥲

[Hidden in reply to Thepainterswife]

I think we must have the same windows every ones a frame to the outside ...I'm so sorry for your tree being cut down .. even though they are dying they still have that beauty in them...

🩵💜

[Thepainterswife in reply to Hidden]

I took this photo in 2021 , I only took it because I thought the fungus itself was beautiful ( the photo doesn’t do it justice) but I’m guessing this had something to do with the trees demise 🤔 The tree itself looked strong and healthy but maybe the roots had been attacked 🤷🏻‍♀️

Deadly fungus ?

[Hidden in reply to Thepainterswife]

I love some fungi that I find on the forest due to it's beauty... but your very correct in saying they kill the trees from the inside out .... and it can cause falling branches or fallen trees for safety it's best to cut them down sadly 😥

[dunnellon]

Looks like something out of a fairy tale! Thanks for sharing!

[Hidden in reply to dunnellon]

Thankyou Dunnellon I love a good old fairy tale 🧚‍♂️

[Cloudancer]

Beautiful photo Blackbird she truly is the Queen of trees.What type is she?.

Thank you so much for posting you brighten up my day.

[Hidden in reply to Cloudancer]

I think it might be an oak looking at the bark but I wouldn't like to say for sure I'm not great on the subject ...Your very welcome and thanks for your lovley comment 💜💜

[watergazer]

thanks for sharing bb. What a magnificent tree xx

[Hidden in reply to watergazer]

It's certainly easy on the eye 🥰

[Jane2005]

What a Magnificent Tree 😮

[Hidden in reply to Jane2005]

Isn't it just Jane beautiful ♥️