Twisted Live Oak at Atlantic Beach North Carolina

by Bob Decker

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Twisted Live Oak at Atlantic Beach North Carolina

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Bob Decker

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A large Live Oak tree's limbs twist and turn in this black and white photo. Taken along the Hoop Hole Creek Nature Trail at Atlantic Beach North Carolina, the fat trunk barely rises above the maritime forest floor before branching out in many directions. A twisted and tangled root system can be seen on the ground below this ancient tree. Large vies climb and warp up the trees huge branches. Contrast, texture and curves are the main attractions in this grayscale image.

This ancient oak is estimated to be 300 to 350 years old... that makes it a three century tree! Just imagine the history witnessed by this mighty tree. It was alive during the Revolutionary war and the American Civil War. This live oak tree existed and survived many of the events that shape our nation. While not as old as the famous "Angel Oak" the fact that it still stands on a small nature reserve sitting within a popular beach community is a bit miraculous. It is indeed an impressive work of nature to view.

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February 23rd, 2021

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