Festival of the Trees: The Beauty of a Tree

Trees remind us that there is always hope

for a rebirth, a refreshed spirit, and a renewal of life.

I love photographing trees (as you can tell). Maybe it's because they always stand still for me so I can get just the right shot.

Or...maybe it's because they've weathered so many storms and are still standing strong. Maybe it's because they try so hard to stay alive; sending roots down deep to reach the water, stretching branches every which way to reach the sun.

Soon green leaves will cover the trees in the parks, along the roadsides, and in the forests. Us older folks will rest in their cool shade, young lovers will steal kisses under their canopies, small children will swing from their stalwart limbs.

Trees give and endure.

Trees prepare for winter and survive.

The true beauty of a tree is its life. 

I took these spring pictures on my LG Voyager at sunset in the city park yesterday. Never do I cease to be amazed at the quality of camera lens on this old phone.