The Angel Oak
by Bradford Martin
Title
The Angel Oak
Artist
Bradford Martin
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is the famous Angel Oak of Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. I visited it in August 2020. I arrived early in the morning just after a rain. After a rain the resurrection ferns that adorn the branches come to life.There were few visitors so I was able to get a nice view with no distracting people or pets. The oak has many signs instructing people not to climb or otherwise harm the tree. It also is cordoned off. I removed these distractions digitally to make a photo more suitable to display.
The Angel oak was named after the early owners of the property whose last name was Angel. It is a befitting name for the tree with limbs spreading like wings. It has survived many Atlantic hurricanes including the devastating Hurricane Hugo. It is a symbol of strength, endurance and faith.
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August 27th, 2020
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Allison Griffin
Beautiful artistic capture of this splendid Oak, Bradford! Definitely earned a vote! L/F
Broken Soldier
Lovely work. I've always thought that the Live Oaks of the south have a mysterious and graceful quality to them. Check out my "The Legend of the Cora Tree" if you like. It is in NC's OBX.
Aura Mazzoli
Beautifull picture! I expecially love the contrast between the red ground and the green leaves
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