Saturday, February 5, 2011

A Tree Grows in Pisgah

Mountain Ash, Mt Pisgah, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina  © Doug Hickok


Against all odds, despite the harshness of high altitude elements... driving rains, icy storms, gale force winds... a solitary Mountain Ash grows on a ridge near Mt. Pisgah, along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rooted tenaciously, standing strong, the tree withstands a sudden autumn snow squall, its twisted, stunted form enveloped in the dimming light. In a sense, this hardy soul embodies the spirit of the mountains... in spite of relentless hardships, it endures.



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7 comments:

  1. georgeFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    A hardy tree - with all the sculptural elements that makes it a great subject - and nicely interpreted.

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  2. London CallerFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Like its name - it's very ashy, indeed! ;)
    Dreamy, soft tones.
    Lovely shot.

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  3. ChristopherFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Really enjoyable post--great food for thought and a beautiful depiction of endurance Doug!

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  4. brattcatFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I wonder how long it has stood there. Excellent composition, as usual.

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  5. fabrizioFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    awesome close up, interesting photo

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  6. Pau BlasiFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I love the blue tones and the low contrast, great atmosphere.

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  7. john4jackNovember 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    mystical

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