Old-Growth Bristlecones

Posted by Don Smith (California, United States) on 16 October 2008 in Landscape & Rural.

Two old-growth Bistlecones catch the last warm light of the day in the Schulman Grove located in California's White Mountains, home to the oldest living tree the Methuselah. These trees are estimated to be over 5,000 years old, making them the second oldest living specimens on earth second only to a creosote bush in Africa. Obvioulsy having a beautiful sky helped enhance this image - one of those moments in nature where all the elements come together perfectly. To see more of my images, please visit my website at http://www.donsmithphotography.com.

Comments (15)

Barbara from Florida, United States

The perfect image. Remarkable trees.

16 Oct 2008 5:33am

Barbara from Florida, United States

I just got as far as the Heavens Gate image on your website.
Make this the second perfect image.
I asked myself how could anyone take such a beautiful image like that.
Just incredible.

16 Oct 2008 5:35am

james mason from nottingham, United Kingdom

amazing light in this one !!

16 Oct 2008 7:05am

Marzia from Italy, Italy

beautiful shot!

16 Oct 2008 7:12am

Evi from Athens, Greece

Awesome light!

16 Oct 2008 7:51am

missparis from paris, France

Very beautiful shot

16 Oct 2008 9:40am

Don Smith from California, United States

Barbara, James, Marzia, Evi and missparis, thanks you all for your nice words. Barbara, wow, "two perfect images," I wish my editors felt that way. It's really all about the light in both images. Imagine those scenes photographed in the middle of the day under harsh sun. They would still be beautiful but they would lack the impact. Thanks again!

16 Oct 2008 1:05pm

fredo from marseille, France

Fantastic picture !

16 Oct 2008 4:02pm

peter from new york, United States

striking and beautiful shot. bravo : )

16 Oct 2008 4:05pm

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

Great harmony of spectacular colours and dramatic subjects. Very, very special!

16 Oct 2008 7:35pm

Don Smith from California, United States

Thanks Fredo, Peter and Ted. I very much appreciate your kind words.

16 Oct 2008 10:56pm

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

really good composition this one! i live the angle up towards the sky and the light you got in this shot - fabulous work here!

17 Oct 2008 1:36am

Don Smith from California, United States

Thanks Dark Elf - always a pleasure hearing from you.

17 Oct 2008 1:34pm

shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Wonderful shot!Great light!Love the color!

17 Oct 2008 9:46pm

Don Smith from California, United States

Thanks Shahab.

18 Oct 2008 12:39pm

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