Some things can't be seen all at once, there's more than meets the eye. All the photos in this post are the same tree, much too large to capture in only a single photo.
You can't imagine how large this California sycamore, Platanus racemosa, tree is. I wish I had taken a photo of a person standing in front so you could see the comparison. The branch near the base on the left side of the tree is almost the diameter of a regular sized tree.
I love big trees, well all trees. But I admire a tree that's grown so long to get to this size, a testament to life and time. If you want to visit big trees in the United States, check American Forests Big Trees registry to locate the largest tree specimens in your area.
This specimen sits on the banks of Santa Rosa Creek at the Linn's Farmstore in Cambria, California. A photographer who lives in California, Gary Crabbe, has also taken a photo of this tree which you can see here on his site.
I took these photos on a trip to the coast years ago when I could barely walk due to back pain. I'm glad I've recovered from that time. I'm thankful that time heals and life goes on. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
The old trees facinate me. Think of what they have seen thru all the years. There is a novel there.
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, thanks, yes just think what they have seen. that is a good idea for a novel. I was immediately thinking of a story in my mind that I could write, I'd even do it if I could sell it. Maybe I'll just write it. I could think of several, my mind just rambles on and on. Ha.
ReplyDeleteNice Tree! The BBC used have short shows on trees. They were on Public TV to fill in between shows. Meetings With Remarkable Trees, you can Google it.
ReplyDeleteHi Smartcat, thanks, sounds like a program I would love to watch. I have come across so many wonderful trees in my lifetime, ones I thought might be considered the largest specimens, I check it out. The California redwoods and sequoias are really something to see.
ReplyDeleteI have 4 areca palm trees in my yard now, having chopped down a plumeria tree, which was too close to the house, and two other tall trees in the backyard. I like the tree you photographed!
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi, thanks, it is sad when you have to chop down a tree. I remember the plumeria trees in Hawaii, what a wonderful fragrance they have. I am unfamiliar with the areca palms. We have some native palms, two jelly palms and one cycad, a sago palm.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures and also the link to the American Forest Big Trees Site.
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, I was amazed at some of the trees I saw on that sight, I hope to get to visit some big trees here in Florida.
ReplyDeleteI do love trees, and that last photo really speaks to me. Trees make good friends. I'm glad you've recovered, too. Have a good week, Linda.
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa, thanks, aren't the branches wonderful, so twisted and unique, and yes trees do make good friends; I have a ton of them.
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