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Even in winter, beauty grows

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 1 March 2023 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

An isolated oak stands alone,
A stalwart figure, made of stone.
With branches bare and leaves long gone,
It stands amidst the snow alone.
Its limbs may creak, its bark may crack,
But still, it stands against the attack.
For it knows that winter’s cold embrace,
Will soon give way to spring’s warm face.
And though it stands in isolation,
Its beauty shines with pure elation.
For in the snow, the oak tree shows,
That even in winter, beauty grows.

A blanket of snow covers the picnic tables at one of the picnic venues of Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth, Illinois, only days before a two-day, 54-degree heat wave that eliminated all signs of this winterscape. This towering oak tree with its dense network of branches serves as an anchor at this site.

Weekly Prompt: Isolated

From the archives . . . Photo captured December 27, 2010.

SONY DSLR-A300 1/160 second F/13.0 ISO 100 105 mm (35mm equiv.)

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Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

Beautifulö winter view. Peaceful atmosphere

1 Mar 2023 5:20am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

I really like this single tree which could be an oak perhaps. The picnic must be very pleasant in this lovely space in the summer. But in the snow it is also very beautiful and relaxing.
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1 Mar 2023 5:25am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

1 Mar 2023 5:26am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

The ancient Oak looks wonderful in winter with the dark branches exposed. I love these old Oaks - and quite a few around our region.

1 Mar 2023 6:49am

Ginnie Hart from Netherlands

Assuming that's YOUR poem, Steven, you're a photographer AND a poet. Vision and Verb!

1 Mar 2023 7:12am

jpla from Anjou, France

ce chêne est bien mis en valeur

1 Mar 2023 7:16am

Willy from Brussel, Belgium

un beau paysage hivernal et un poème qui me plaît beaucoup Steven

merci pour ce joli partage

1 Mar 2023 7:18am

Astrid from Netherlands

What a beautiful post this is, Steven. This looks cold and isolated. I love the poem as well.
That is a tree with character.
Have a great day.

1 Mar 2023 7:21am

Maryse from bordeaux, France

Il aurait pu attraper un chaud/froid avec ce changement brutal de température !!!!
La neige lui sied bien en attendant le retour du printemps !
Bonne journée Steven

1 Mar 2023 7:59am

Olivier from Manage, Belgium

strong winter picture in this B&W

1 Mar 2023 8:12am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Jolie paysage hivernal !

1 Mar 2023 8:18am

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

I love how this great tree is isolated in the snow, yet as your words suggest defies the winter and continues to thrive. Wonderful B&W image Steven

1 Mar 2023 8:18am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

beautiful isolated tree

1 Mar 2023 8:33am

Anna Cherer from LA ROCHELLE, France

A beautiful tree and winter atmosphere !

1 Mar 2023 8:38am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Superb winter composition in BW! Nice atmosphere!

1 Mar 2023 8:49am

Radha from alto santa cruz, France

magnificent image....

1 Mar 2023 8:51am

Hootin' Anni from Corpus Christi, United States

Not only winter beauty, but beauty in your shared rhyme. Wonderful.

1 Mar 2023 8:55am

Pascale MD from Parc National des Cévennes, France

Jolie photo en monochrome, et je suis d'accord, l'hiver nous offre aussi de la beauté.
Bonne journée Steven

1 Mar 2023 9:06am

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

The crown of branches always looks so beautiful without leaves.
He is beautiful and imposing

1 Mar 2023 10:21am

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

The form of the tree really stands out without the leaves.

1 Mar 2023 12:02pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

A lovely winter scene which is perfect for the theme.

1 Mar 2023 2:23pm

Petits Bonheurs from Digne les bains, France

Magnifique scène hivernale.

1 Mar 2023 3:42pm

Devi from Chennai, India

Lovely winter image !!!

1 Mar 2023 3:45pm

yo from Entre Seine et Loire, France

Un très bel arbre aux formes tortueuses !
Superbes tons gris et N&B !

1 Mar 2023 5:14pm

Jean-Luc.M from from Nancy et ailleurs, France

Beautiful winter landscape where everything seems calm and relaxing!

1 Mar 2023 6:34pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

A nice poem accompanies this beautiful black and white photo.

1 Mar 2023 6:53pm

lisl from Winsley, United Kingdom

How very strange our weather is globally, Steven. This is a picture to please the eye

1 Mar 2023 7:40pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Very beautiful composition and winter tones! Superb photo!

1 Mar 2023 8:05pm

Remus from Portugal

It is a beautiful and grand tree.
In black and white, the "veins and arteries" of the tree are even more prominent.
Lovely!

1 Mar 2023 8:57pm

Ralf Kesper from Fröndenberg, Germany

Superbe monochrom

1 Mar 2023 9:42pm

Elizabeth Buckalew from Flagstaff, United States

A beautiful image, Steven! And I love the poem!

1 Mar 2023 11:39pm

Elaine Hancock from Olney, United States

A magnificent scene. I love big lone trees and this one is just elegant. The snow really adds to the scene. I love the poem! 5*

2 Mar 2023 2:30am

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

Beautiful winter scene. The split rail in the foreground is an excellent anchor to the composition

2 Mar 2023 3:06am

Darkelf Photography from Perth, Australia

It is a beautiful winter scene, indeed. It looks so peaceful out there. Nicely composed and with excellent contrast too.

2 Mar 2023 3:35am

Roland Theys from gerpinnes, Belgium

I like photo.

2 Mar 2023 10:17pm

jeanmadis from Chonburi, Thailand

Far from the landscapes I live in the tropics... I can't get cold, despite this beautiful snowy image.

3 Mar 2023 12:43am

Ray. B from Charentes-Poitou, France

Magnifique scène hivernale .)

3 Mar 2023 5:28pm

Rose from United States

I love the photo, and LOVE the poem.

17 Mar 2023 3:46am