Said to be 500 years old this Southern live oak tree produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet. This 66 foot tall tree located in John’s Island just south of Charleston in South Carolina is a magnificent example of the wonder of nature and is venerated by the locals and has given rise to many a folk lore during its long existence. If ever in the neighborhood make sure you visit with your widest lens in hand as you will surely need it to capture this beauty.
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i visited this last summer and was taken aback by the sheer size of that tree. you captured it very well – and it brought back good memories! thank you!
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Thank you very much. It truly is a magnificent tree, a wonder of nature!
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Oh my! Thank you for sharing the majestic beauty of this ancient gem. Oh, she’s beautiful. I could stare at this image all day.
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Thank you, yes, natures magnificence almost at its best!
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Wow, we have some amazing old oaks in the UK , but this one is truly magnificent. A cracking shot too!
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Thank you very much. Yes, indeed this is a magnificent tree.
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Stunning shot!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Wow that is an amazing tree and a gorgeous photo of it.
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The tree is certainly amazing! Thank you very much
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Thank you
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I’ve visited this magnificent tree, and you’ve captured it beautifully. Given it’s size, it’s not easy to photograph. You did a great job
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Thank you so much.
Yes, only seeing it in person will make one realize, like you do, the breadth of this living wonder.
I had to visit the second day with my 10-20mm wide angle to get this shot and still it was not wide enough to get anywhere close to it all!!!
My wife stayed in the car and was not so impressed with my obsession with the tree!
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WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous. Love your point of view for this photo.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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Stunning, the vintage feel is great for this subject
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Thank you for your kind comment
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Stunning. I love how the textures of the leaves, bark, ground etc have a similar feel. Beautiful picture.
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Wow…
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Thank you
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Amazing that it has survived this long, imagine all the little boys and girls who have climbed its sturdy branches over the years!
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If this tree could only talk we might get a lesson in American History I feel to be honest, it’s unbelievable to have a living tree that’s lasted so many years.
The wonder of nature!
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So, grandiose.
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Thank you
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This really is an incredible image and tree AJ 🙂 There is a similar aged tree at Bayard Cutting Arboretum but because of kids carving their initials into it they had to fence it off. Outstanding work.
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Thank you Joe. I appreciate it.
It’s a pity some people don’t show respect and realize that we need to leave behind certain things for the next generation. Selfishness overrides the better qualities we should demonstrate far too often.
I will keep my eyes open during my next ride to the Bayard.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful image. The oak trees in the south are indeed majestic…regrettably their roots are rather shallow and leave them vulnerable to being uprooted during storms.
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Thank you. Last month was my first visit South and our choice for our 10th anniversary spent between Charleston and Savannah.
I found the live oak majestic and the Spanish moss enthralling!
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Savannah…a wonderful city!
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