They sustain us with their nutrition, heal us with their energy, awaken us with their sensual fragrances and picture-perfect elegance. This blog is a celebratory dance for the body and mind with plants: for the body there are how-tos for making oils, tinctures, teas, crafts, and snacks; for the mind there are cultural perspectives, mystical lore and scientific tidbits about the world of the Plant People. So, come foray in the green with me, and let's see what we find...

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Photography: The Mystical Angel Oak Tree

by Louis Dallara



To see a large, stunning picture of this tree, 
visit Louis's online photo album: 


My favorite tree which I keep photographing in an attempt to improve the capture and feelings from the tree.  This was from a 2011 visit.  The Oak supports other plants and insects, she has a complete Eco system in a symbiotic relationship with the earth.  Live oaks also share root systems so under ground she is connected to other Oak trees which is invisible to us.  It's like they are holding hands under ground.

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And to think, this tree began as a single, small acorn, that could
fit in the palm of a young child's hand.   --Elisa


The Oak is the King of the Trees.  Ancient Celts observed the oak’s massive growth and impressive expanse.  They took this as a clear sign that the oak was to be honored for its endurance, and noble presence.  Wearing oak leaves was a sign of special status among many ancient European peoples.

The oak is a tree of protection and strength.  Druids met in oak groves and ate their acorns to ingest the ancient knowledge contained in them.  Because of their expansive growth, oak trees often attract lightning strikes, which confer even greater mystical power to them.




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