Atlantic Beach Live Oak Tree
by Bob Decker
Title
Atlantic Beach Live Oak Tree
Artist
Bob Decker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The sturdy limbs of the mature Live Oak tree twist, turn and curve as the reach to the sky for life giving sunshine. The base and trunk of the tree is obscured by a thick undergrosth. The light coming in from the left side accentuates the textures of the bark.
This beautiful old tree is located a bit off the path that is the Hoop Pole Creek Nature trail in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. There are many picturesque oaks in the nature preserve, most protected by heavy underbrush making them difficult if not impossible to photograph. The purpose of parks like this is important to respect. Bushwacking off the trail into thick undergrowth can be damaging to the environment. Photographers and visitors alike hsould resist the temptation to force their way through the brush.
The Hoop Pole Creek Preserve was developed and is maintained by the NC Coastal Federation. The park protects a native maritime forest area. At one time much of this barier island, Bogue Banks, was covered by this type of ecosystem. The preserve provides a glimpse of how the area looked with European explorers firxt reached the North American continent.
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April 4th, 2022
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Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.