Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Beginnings of the Conservation Movement?

Entwined Trees along the Appalachian Trail, Spruce/Fir Forest, Roan Highlands, 
Boarder of Tennessee and North Carolina  © Doug Hickok


The First Tree Huggers


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22 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahNovember 9, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    A beautiful nature's hug ...

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  2. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Wow, really interesting! Tree love :)
    Excellent image Doug!

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"November 9, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Well spotted, sir! It makes a wonderful counterpoint to yesterdays stunning overview.

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  4. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerNovember 9, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    What a beautiful picture! Well spotted!

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  5. LauraNovember 9, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Wow! Fantastic!

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  6. Joop ZandNovember 9, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Great shot Doug.

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  7. GinnieNovember 9, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Ohhhh. How WONderful, Doug. We always knew trees were/are alive!!!

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  8. brattcatNovember 9, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    wonderful post, doug!

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  9. Kathryn DycheNovember 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This made me smile, it does look like they are hugging. :0)

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  10. A.BarlowNovember 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    lmfao tree huggers!

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  11. john4jackNovember 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    wonderful tones and textures

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  12. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    excellent detail and colors
    http://krikis.aminus3.com

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  13. DomLOrthaNovember 9, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Great detail and nice find! Mother nature is an artist, you too!
    Have a nice day.

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  14. franzNovember 9, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    two trees in love ... how sweet!!! only good things can come from this, i'm sure.
    thanks for your lovely comment today, doug, and thanks for humoring me with more images of appalachia ... ;-))

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  15. London CallerNovember 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Can anybody tell me whether that's a "spir" or a "firuce"?
    Or the demarcation line between TN and NC?

    Hey, I found my childhood catapult in your picture! :o)
    I think you guys call it "slingshot" across the Atlantic.

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  16. Cezar and LéiaNovember 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Awesome texture, a beautiful "couple"there and a very romantic idea, a big hug for the nature!
    Léia

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  17. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    :)) Great!
    Good eye Doug!

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  18. FilipBlogNovember 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    The threes are hugging.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  19. yzNovember 10, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    looks like two lovers
    great find

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  20. SabrinaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    ringraziamo madre natura che ci regala queste meravigliose immagini!

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  21. ChristopherNovember 12, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I feel like we should give them a moment. Great shot and caption Doug.

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  22. georgeNovember 14, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Nice to see such friendly trees, thanks for me an emotion that I never thought they had.

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