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"Goose Island Oak" The Big Tree

© Emile Abbott
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"Goose Island Oak" The Big Tree

Uploaded: March 29, 2014 16:02:29

Description

This tree is over a 1,000 year old and has survived fire and hundreds of Hurricanes. It became the Texas State Champion live oak since 1966. Its trunk is >35 feet, Crown 85 feet, and Hgt 44 feet. He has a lot of off spring around now but was a lonely Coastal live oak for a long time. The is tired now and wants to be left alone but loves to support squirrels, Jays, racoons, bobwhites, deer, javelina, and other members of his community. He thanks humans for the support, killing his pest, healing his fungus and respecting his antiquity. Rock on with the ages "Goose Island Oak". Congrats to finalist and winners.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.50 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 29, 2014

The tones, detail & clarity are superb in this capture of this huge monster, Emile. Enjoyed the info.
#1568417

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 29, 2014

Glad to hear it is being taken care of in its old age. Beautiful capture of this old oak tree, Emile. #11012222

Lana Arcemont March 29, 2014

Wonderful Image, Emile!
Thanks for the info on this old oak. #11012350

Carol L. Fowler March 29, 2014

What a grand old tree! May it live long(er)!! #11012373

Nadia Paul March 29, 2014

What a magnificent specimen he is Emile - wonderful capture and story! #11012593

Debbie Bray March 30, 2014

Great story behind your oak, Emile, I like the blue coming in from behind, which accentuates the old limbs! #11012677

Joy Rector March 30, 2014

beautiful shot #11012929

John Connolly March 30, 2014

A wonderful old tree and story Emile! It is great to see it being looked after in its old age! #11013356

Anita Hogue March 30, 2014

An awesome tree and capture, Emile! #11013389

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 30, 2014

Thanks Patrick, Tammy, Lana, Carol, Nadia, Debbie, Joy, John and Anita. #11013454

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 07, 2014

Great capture and story of this marvelous tree, Emile. #11019602

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 08, 2014

Thanks Debbie. #11019928

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