The Angel Oak, A Lowcountry Treasure

[Panther]

Angel Oak John's Island, SC
Modded Nikon D70S, 720nm, ISO200,
1/400, F/3.8

Thanks for Looking,
Take Care, Be Safe, and Well,
CK

 

[Ben Egbert]

That is one busy tree. Lovely image

 

[AlanLichty]

That is almost the definition of gnarly. I wonder hold old that tree is. Nice capture of a beautiful giant.

 

[Panther]

That is one busy tree. Lovely image

Thanks Ben, It's hard to even get the Whole Tree into the Image.

 

[Panther]

That is almost the definition of gnarly. I wonder hold old that tree is. Nice capture of a beautiful giant.

Thanks Alan, it's incredible in person.

Here's some info from Atlas Obscura

THE FAIRYTALE-ESQUE ANGEL OAK TREE in Charleston, South Carolina, is thought to be one of the oldest living oak trees east of the Mississippi River. It stands 65 feet (20 meters) tall and measures 28 feet in circumference. An area of 17,000 square feet is shaded by its tentacular crown. The largest branch reaches 187 feet. Estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old, this southern live oak has survived a number of hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. It was damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989, but has recovered and continues to grow.

 

[AlanLichty]

Thanks Alan, it's incredible in person.

Here's some info from Atlas Obscura

THE FAIRYTALE-ESQUE ANGEL OAK TREE in Charleston, South Carolina, is thought to be one of the oldest living oak trees east of the Mississippi River. It stands 65 feet (20 meters) tall and measures 28 feet in circumference. An area of 17,000 square feet is shaded by its tentacular crown. The largest branch reaches 187 feet. Estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old, this southern live oak has survived a number of hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. It was damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989, but has recovered and continues to grow.

Thanks - I was guessing there was some serious history with that tree.

 

[Amy Nelson]

Fantastic image Craig, looks like the branches could reach out and grab you. Definitely a fairytale in the one.

 

[Panther]

Fantastic image Craig, looks like the branches could reach out and grab you. Definitely a fairytale in the one.

Thanks very much Amy, it was really a neat adventure finding and seeing it in person.

Take Care, Be Safe, and Well,

CK

 

[JimFox]

Wow Craig! How awesome! That’s one amazing tree. A branch being a 187 feet long? Crazy! Great job capturing this.

 

[Panther]

Wow Craig! How awesome! That’s one amazing tree. A branch being a 187 feet long? Crazy! Great job capturing this.

Thank Jim, it was really something special to see in person, and it's size and girth isn't being done justice by
my Image.

Take Care, Be Safe, and Well,

CK

 

[DougW]

Wow! Too cool and crazy wild.

 

[Amy Earl]

Really cool composition and processing! I would love to see this tree in person.

 

[Panther]

Wow! Too cool and crazy wild.

Thanks Doug, these Old Oak in the South have so much character and History.

 

[Panther]

Really cool composition and processing! I would love to see this tree in person.

Thanks Very Much Amy, Here's the link to where it's at, The South has so many wonderful places to see and shoot.

https://goo.gl/maps/DfAQjSZ6YPKANvwx5

Take Care, Be Safe, and Well,

Craig

 

[Amy Earl]

Thanks Very Much Amy, Here's the link to where it's at, The South has so many wonderful places to see and shoot.

https://goo.gl/maps/DfAQjSZ6YPKANvwx5

Take Care, Be Safe, and Well,

Craig

Thanks for the link. I've wanted to explore the forests in the South since I was little!