Ancient trees

I took this photo in the “Avenue of the Giants” in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. I especially like the black and white aspect depicting these magnificent trees.

Bristlecone Pine

Bristlecone pine

Bristlecone pine

I originally captured this image in color, but decided recently to print it in black and white as well, to see what it would look like. What do you think? Some of these weathered bristlecone pines are over 5000 years old, one of the oldest living things on earth — a marvel of Creation. I sure wouldn’t want to be the one to count the rings of the tree and lose count though…