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Magical Moment 433, "Through the Trees"

Sometimes I get worked up over the big picture. I think about how something simple may or may not affect the rest of my entire future. Everything turns into a life-altering domino affect when reality, sometimes it's just not that big a deal. While it's made for responsible decision making in the past, it often becomes quite unnecessary and exhausting.

So while for some (who can't see the forest through the trees) need to be reminded to step outside and look at the grand overview,
I have to tell myself, 
sometimes there's just a tree through the trees.


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Kim@stuffcould.... said…
I Love this, yes it is one tree!
April 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Hilary said…
And it sure is a beauty. I love willows.
April 13, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
What a beautiful photograph that made. Another painting for Eddie. :)
April 14, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow - this is like a magical Impressionist painting.
April 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Elizabeth Grimes said…
Susan, thank you!

Kim, I couldn't believe how the color stood out so well. Thanks. :)

Hilary, me too. I haven't seen a lot of them in our area though. This was when we were in the Poconos.

Linda, excellent idea! I'll let Eddie know. :)

Ladyfi, you're right. Glad you enjoyed it.
April 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Rick said…
Beautiful contrast of the greenery and the stark branches ! I agree - looks like a painting (I had to look closely).

Good luck withe the forest AND the trees !
April 15, 2011 at 1:44 AM
CorvusCorax12 said…
great picture..it has a haunting quality
April 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Max Sartin said…
Nice picture, love the colors.
April 17, 2011 at 1:36 AM
Bob Scotney said…
Glorious colours. What a photo.
April 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM
21 Wits said…
Weeping willow trees are nearly my most favorite, and I'm a big, major tree lover...my father always said though that they are the worse trees to have around houses, as their roots get to be so impossible...but isn't that how it goes, with the beauty comes the pain...this is a lovely view..thanks so much!
April 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM
On My Soapbox said…
Wow, the color is really striking! Willows are so pretty, but so messy....
April 18, 2011 at 11:52 PM
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