Silent Sentinels
by Donna Kennedy
Title
Silent Sentinels
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography and digital artwork by Donna Kennedy...
In the Fruita picnic area, historic cottonwood trees stand as Silent Sentinels. As saplings, these trees were witness to the arrival of Mormon pioneers in the 1880s. As juveniles, with smooth bark, they stood by as orchards were planted in the early 1900s. As adults, they were present in 1937 for the transformation from homesteads to a national monument. Their root system may have felt the weight of the paved road in the 1960s. In maturity with deeply wrinkled bark, they became part of the protected Fruita Rural Historic District in 1977. Now, in old age, these Silent Sentinels mark the passing of time. Capital Reef National Park.
Thank You to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups:
-Topaz Simplify Glow Impression Photo Renderings
-1 A Day Waiting Room Art
-First Friday Gallery Group
-Canon Full Frame Cameras
-Beauty
-Art From the Past
-Images That Excite You
-Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery
-All Natural Beauty of This World
-The World We See Group
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June 17th, 2015
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Comments (32)
Deb Halloran
What a gorgeous image of these old cottonwood trees, Donna. The light is incredible...this looks like a painting. Nicely done. v/f
Will Borden
Hi Donna~~a fine photograph to showcase these very beautiful old cottonwood trees- a real pleasure to view them!! F&L&Twt!!
Carol R Montoya
Donna, love the effect on the this captivating image! The tree tops give off a beautiful glow! Love it! t,l,f
Randy Rosenberger
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked & Faved
Jane Small
Donna, I'm so happy I was drawn to click on this image as it doesn't show up very much in the thumbnail, but it reveals such a beautiful silent surprise in close-up ! I love both the silvery green foliage and patterns of light in the bark. What graceful,light-filled and peaceful trees and beautiful image. L/F
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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