It’s that time. First Monday of the month, Lens and Pens by Sally has the Phoneography Challenge: Nature. Mother Nature is one force to be reckoned with, that’s for sure. Once she makes up her mind, she’s going to do exactly as she pleases.
DON’T FENCE ME IN
NOTHIN’S GONNA STOP US NOW
TIME MARCHES ON
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
Photos taken with iPhone 5, edited with Snapseed App
I love trees. I suppose you could call me a “tree hugger” as I’ve been known to hug a tree or two throughout my days. When I was a kid, I used to love climbing as high up as I could go. My poor mother used to absolutely have frenzy attacks looking for me throughout the neighborhood. But the real attacks came when she finally looked up and saw me sitting in the tiny branches up high. I think about that time and wonder how I ever developed such a fear of heights now in my adulthood. I can barely climb a stepladder let alone climb a tree. I suppose it’s what they call mortality. Once you realize you’re not invincible….well, the fun just sort of goes away with that realization.
LIVING WITH MY ANCESTORS 
The last one is so captivating. The softer tones gives it that Southern flavor of a hot and steamy summer’s day. The story can go on and on. Really well done. Happy challenge.
Thanks, Sally! That old tree was pretty neat! Thanks for your praise!
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Incredible, fascinating photos! Kudos~
Thank you so much, Cindy. That means a lot.
Beautiful, all of them. the ‘stairway to heaven’ is absolutely the most dramatic!
Thanks from a fellow tree hugger!
Thanks so much! I think it turned out to be my favorite too. Very unexpectedly I might add! 🙂
I love trees, too!
🙂
I also remember that I enjoyed climbing trees when I was a child. We had a willow tree and a seckel pear tree that were great to climb.
My favorite was the cherry tree! YUM! 🙂
I love trees as well and these are such beautiful shots. I am scared of heights so tree climbing was not something I would do, but I do hug them. Thanks for sharing and glad I found your blog Linda. 😀 *hugs*
Thanks, Sonel! Welcome and I’m following yours, too! 🙂
You’re welcome hon and thanks! 😀
The last two trees are magnificent. They look like the enchanted trees of fairy tales. 🙂
Ah, if trees could talk! Thanks, Imelda.
Lovely shots – I especially like that last one.
When I was taking the pictures, it was bright out and hard for me to even really tell what I was capturing. This turned out to be my favorite too! Thanks for commenting. 🙂
Very good compositions! Jo
Thanks, Jo! Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for following.