Trees are the oldest and the largest living things on earth. Some are weird, some extraordinary, some gorgeous, and some shaped by the human hand to fascinate and amuse. Please enjoy these images–or better yet, take a walk in the woods and greet them in person with appreciation.
As Patricia Hays suggested in the comments below, if you’re inclined, you can listen to Paul Robeson sing about trees while you meander through this post. Thanks to Tom Reiter for forwarding the link.
2000 years old tree in South Africa known as tree of life (Baobab)
The oldest tree on earth, great basin bristle cone pine, Oldest trees, over 5000 years old, in California
General Sherman tree, Sequoia Redwood, the largest living single-stem tree and largest living organism on earth in California
Costa Rica
Jabuticaba, a Brazilian grape tree The fruit grows directly from the trunk and branches of the tree.
eucalyptus
Coconut trees , Lombok, Bali, Indonesia
Banyan tree
Toborochi tree
by Hengki Koentjoro via pinterest
Mossy Roots, Sintra, Portugal
Boabab, Also known as the tree of life
Cypress
Cannonball tree, by Douglas Peebles Photography, Alamy, fruit grows directly on the trunk
Jennifer Long, Janus Photo Arts on Flickr
Olive tree
Madagascar’s ancient forest of baobab trees
Spanish moss
Jason Hehir photography
By Patrick Dougherty, made from willows
Moss on oak trees
Thanks to: 9Wows, and Dean.
Tule tree, S. Mexico
This post is a group effort. Here’s a lovely tree poem/prayer that has been going around the internet with these images. Thanks to George for forwarding it to me:
An Ancient Prayer of the Woods
I am the heat of your hearth on the cold winter nights,
the friendly shade screening you from the summer sun,
and my fruits are refreshing
droughts quenching your thirst as you journey on.
I am the beam that holds your house,
the board of your table,
the bed on which you lie,
and the timber that builds your boat.
I am the handle of your hoe,
the door of your homestead,
the wood of your cradle,
and the shell of your coffin.
I am the bread of kindness and the flower of beauty.
‘Ye who pass by, listen to my prayer: Harm me not.’
(A prayer used in Portuguese forest preservation for more than 1,000 years)
Wondrous trees-wondrous world!
Absolutely breath-taking photos of trees… thanks so much for sharing… beautiful, incredible, amazing, what inspiration, tranquility, peace, & de-stressing for the mind… thank you
A wonderful exposition of trees…
Pls. mail me more of your materials
Adivi r.
Why cant u make the annoying share, twitter and facebook icon go away??…It is really annoying…
Some people enjoy using those share buttons. We’ve re-organized them so hopefully they will be available for those who like them and won’t get in the way for those who don’t.
As the poet wrote:
“Poems were made by fools like me
But only God can make a tree.”
Totally unbelievable!! I gazed at these magnificent creatures lf Mother Nature for at least an hour!
Truly magnificent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Work of Wonders!!!!!! Amazingly Magnificent!!!!
Words can not pronounce your ageless beauty, what you have seen and will see. Ones who have come to see and those who are shone on this screen can not forget your awsumness
Amazing … i realy enjoyed ’em all , thans so much
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ultimately continue your great writing, have a nice weekend!
Simply AWESOME!!!!
I am at a loss for words..amazing beauty ..thank you for sharing…
Simply amazing. It’s so wonderful to stop, slow down and admire the beauty around us! Thank you for the peaceful moments.
The trees talked to me like a prayer.
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I can feel the serenity and love of our Creator in the infinite beauty of these trees’
Mother Nature….what beautiful children she has risen….to the heavens.
In earlier and more peaceful times my parents took me and my Brother for Sunday walks (“hikes”) through Wissahickon Park in Philadelphia and exposed us to the awesome beauty of nature.
Absolutely wonderfull kindly send more like this,people are to much into rude jokes and forget that nature keeps us alive and allows us to eat from our gardens,how blessed we are.
I can’t think of anything to say except “WOW” !!!
Simply Jaw Dropping, Mind-Blowingly Gorgeous… Makes me wonder how God thinks all this stuff up! And don’t forget… Heaven’s going to be even better!
However, this saddens me a lil as it makes me want to see ALL of them “up-close” and personal!
Thanx to the wonderful photographer!
There is a God – Creator of all these beauties!
I enjoyed these trees so much but did miss seeing the Adam and Eve tree growing in Eden State Park, Point Washington, FL. A full garden of 100 yr. old oaks with spanish moss, most beautiful gardens I have seen in a long time.
Truly gorgeous. No man could design all these beautiful trees, so God had to do it.
Awesome !
BEAUTIFUL … BEAUTIFUL …. BEAUTIFUL …..
{What more can be said! luv, Bobbi!}
No sciences can explain the existence of such creations. It’s a real manifestation of the presence of a living Super Power – GOD.
Many thanks to all kind-hearted poeple who unselfishly shared their discoveries about trees. Special thanks and appreciaton to Dottie Stewart and Eric Gurney, my beloved best friends and Mr. Paul Robeson, for singing my old favorite song ‘ Trees’
Wonderfull. I don’t write in english. But it is fantastic. Nutura is God
Amazing, wonderful images of nature and human creativity!
God bless you for composing and sharing such uplifting beauty……..and special thanks for the song!
So much wonder and beauty in this crazy world.
Let’s cherish it with all our heart!
God’s art on earth. Just amazing!
Out of this world
Too bad everyone in the world can”t get along. look how wonderful the world would be if all were together and worked for a better world. just think of it. heaven ?????
Awesome display. Kudos to the photograpers who captured such beauty. Would have liked to know what and where they are located.
What wonderful photos of wonderful trees,what a wonderful world,what wonderful photographers!!!!
how can anyone wonder if there is a god after enjoying such natural splendor. It fill my heart with peace. I am grateful to you for sharing such beauty.
Amazing collection of trees, amazing shapes and ages. I wonder if they would fall over in a storm or do the roots go deep.
What a wonderful email, like a tour of Mother Natures work.
SUCH PERFECT NATURAL WONDERFUL REMINDERS OF DIVINE PRESENCE IN OUR HOME PLANET… SENDING US A DIRECT MESSAGE OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE…
TOUR OF MOTHER NATURE IN OUR OWN HOME PLANET.
GOD’S ARTWORK, SUCH NATURAL SPLENDOR, HEAVEN ON EARTH!
No words to describe such beauty. Truelly the Lords hand in this
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Very, very interesting, so many different trees.
What a privilege to see beauty. It is simply breathtaking!
These are all great. The natural creations of nature are breathtakingly beautiful and unique.
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remarkable array of photos of trees around the world, far more diverse and interesting than anything I have ever seen. A tip of the hat to the author…
Trees make me so happy!
Thank you!