That's really sad to know how the beauty of nature is become a thing of past day by day.

May be enchanted forest ??? beautiful green tones

Très belle image...
La mousse ne pousse qu'au nord... est-ce vrai???
Foam does not push that in north… is true???

great contrast and brightness
fresh photo!! i love it

Nice the contrast between the diferent colors, but the most interesting are the range of diferents textrures.
Well done!!

Must be the side that the moss grows on :) wonderful composition..

Beautiful nature shot.

I love trees for their ability to stand up for years, even centuries. They are so strong, silent and useful. Definitely not our case. (I am a little bit misanthrope, as you can see) !

Magnifique arbre chargé de mousse! Il doit être très vieux!!!

Ancient secrets can be found here...if you look hard enough.
Wonderful detail and rich colours...I love this.

Beautiful details. colors, i like it!

I've had a fair few one way conversations with trees during the journey of my life, Jack. I've also received some funny looks for my troubles! The changing times that these mighty living sculptures have witnessed, the tales they could tell, the secrets they must hold. From the 2000 year old Drago trees to the centuries old mighty oaks in the woodlands around me, to the very tree that Queen Elizabeth I played inside as a child, I have conversed with, and stroked them all.

They have never yet spoken back, but I always depart after telling them my woes, or thoughts, feeling somewhat cleansed, as though a load has been lifted, a burden shared. OK, so the men in white coats will no doubt be looking to round me up soon, but I don't care Ha ha

A lovely image, Jack, vibrant and full of life amongst the beauty of decaying leaves.

Feel like putting my palm over it !

Hi Jack,
It's like the symbol of victory!

I discover the occasional example back in some abandoned wood lot, which has escaped greed and nature.

I really like the contrasts and all the textures. Nice composition with the split in the trunk

Oh the tales that tree could tell, if only it could. Nicely captured, Jack. I love all that great texture.

Yes they are. Here in the east it is believed there are no old growth forests in existence. Unbelievably, that means that every tree that was here when "Americans" first landed is no longer in existence. There is one 2nd growth forest in Pennsylvania that I really need to see someday. Great shot by the way. Old but alive in many ways. Great color and light.

Marvelous old tree...so much character.

very nice shot

Is that the North side of the tree? Wait, it's so wet there that moss grows on all sides. Beautiful image. I like your color and processing.

Wonderful old tree! I like the moss. Good capture!

Gorgeous colors and rich details, pity these are getting harder and harder to find :(

Beautiful shot, its so full of life. Love the vibrant hues and detail :)

so beautiful it is a shame that we are destroying so much of our natural environment

A forest into a forest:
a forest of moss which covers this trunk... magnificent.

You bring awareness to what is happening to our forests. It is sad to know the reality of what is going on.
This tree has a story one that may not be able to tell but you have captured it well.

beautiful photo. well done.

very nice job capturing the lushness and sense of ancient life.