Today's Flowers: What was a Tree

SandyCarlson January 12, 2013
From January 5, 2013
There are no flowers about for my weekly flower post, so I'm extending the definition of flower to mean anything that blossoms or once blossomed. With that in mind, this remarkable tree fits the bill. This uprooted marvel lies in the sand near the breakwater at Hammonasset Beach in Connecticut. 
From January 5, 2013
It's a marvel for its size. The bleached sinews of this relic suggest incredible strength. On its side and obviously untethered, this relic has me thinking what it must be like to be the root of a large deciduous tree pushing through the earth to anchor the tree upright. 
From January 5, 2013
As I watched the couple feeding Sun chips to the gulls, I also watched countless couples come to the tree to pose near it for photos or to take a portrait of the tree that was. Nobody took the glasses.
From January 5, 2013
Today's Flowers

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  1. Cloudia8:35 PM

    what a face, LOL! Nice atmospheric post; could hear the ocean, Sandy





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  2. Cloudia8:35 PM

    what a face, LOL! Nice atmospheric post; could hear the ocean, Sandy





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  3. A Lady's Life8:48 PM

    So nice to be able to walk by the water like this every day.

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  4. TexWisGirl9:00 PM

    nature's sculpture. beautiful 'bloom'. :)

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  5. Sylvia K9:36 PM

    I do agree with Tex and I wonder if someone is still wondering where they left their glasses??

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  6. Great Grandma Lin10:29 PM

    like the shot through the tree-it shows so much strength and endurance!

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  7. WritingsForLife11:15 PM

    I think trees are better than flowers. They have a grace about themselves that no flower can ever have, and these photos are beautiful :-)

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  8. Sueann1:22 AM

    So beautiful....great shots
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  9. Regina 1:56 AM

    Such beautiful captures!

    Have a great week ahead.

    xo

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  10. Lisa at Greenbow6:51 AM

    Trees appeal to people even in their ghostly remains. Fun shot.

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  11. Kerri Farley9:13 AM

    Excellent!

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  12. Purple Assassin1:24 PM

    God did some beautiful things to the world.
    Then, he sent people like you, to show these beautiful things to us!
    :)

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  13. DeniseinVA2:03 PM

    Another wonderful post Sandy. I love this theme and all your photos.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)4:29 PM

    That stump's got personality! No wonder it is such a mecca for photographers.

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