Those Words Touch Me Much Too Deeply
by Laurie Search
Title
Those Words Touch Me Much Too Deeply
Artist
Laurie Search
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Jack London State Park, Glen Ellen, CA............An article in the L.A. Times said this: Jack's Oak is a towering tree more than 300 years old that stands outside Jack London's cottage in Sonoma County's Glen Ellen..........London would see the oak when he looked out his office window, and he wrote in the shade of its outstretched branches..........Officials had planned to cut down the tree in November because arborists had determined that it was dying and was infected with pathogenic fungi..........But the Press Democrat reported this week that although another test confirmed there was significant decay, officials with Jack London State Historic Park think it can stay up a bit longer..........That new analysis was done by a UC Berkeley professor who said the tree probably would have to be cut down within the next decade..........About a year ago, a large branch from the tree came down during a storm. Limbs were trimmed afterward in order to protect the cottage..........Park officials are trying to further protect the tree and diminish the risk of injury; they have instated new parking restrictions near Jack's Oak and more pruning. They also plan to closely monitor the tree's health.
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February 26th, 2014
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Comments (40)
Wendy Wunstell
Your monochrome work are all amazing. Most envoke a magical essence. Wonderful portfolio. Lf
Laurie Search replied:
Thank you so, so much for the wonderful words, Wendy!! That's so nice of you, and it really means a lot!! :)))
Stephen Killeen
Laurie, your black and white images are so deep and dramatic... with such great titles. truly fantastic work. seems like you are a deep, poetic, soulful person going by your Art! L/F :))
Laurie Search replied:
Aw, Stephen, your wonderful words really mean so much!!! Thank you so, so much!!!! It's truly appreciated!!! :)))
Fiona Kennard
Fabulous old tree! Wonderful capture, Laurie! l/f
Laurie Search replied:
Isn't it a great tree?!! Thank you so, so much, Fiona!! I truly appreciate it!! :)))
Minding My Visions by Adri and Ray
That tree has so much character! Awesome scene overall. Lovely capture and tone. L/F/P
Laurie Search replied:
Doesn't it?! :) Thank you very, very much, Adri and Ray!!! I really appreciate it!! :)))
Laurie Search
Thank you all so very much for the wonderful compliments and support!!!! It truly means so much!!!!!! :))))))
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Love the mood of this Laurie, and what an incredible tree!! f/v