This black oak tree was transformed by the fire into an incinerated silvan sculpture.
In the aftermath of a wildfire we are confronted with profound destruction that it leaves in it’s wake. Occasionally, afterwards there are strange and interesting forms that appear. This black oak tree was changed into an a new form. Once is was a beautiful green tree, now it stands like a statue in it’s monochrome setting.
The rock formation below was there all along, but the brush obscured the view and prevented access to it. The wildfire revealed it as if someone pulled a cover off of a sculpture.
Rock sculpture revealed by the wildfire.
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An interesting post on finding beauty in the aftermath of wildfire.
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Looks like a fairly complete burn. Lots of ash.
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It was a very hot burn. There weren’t many tree survivors.
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the first image is pure art. how great that you can find beauty from something as horrid as a wildfire, then share the beauty with others
z
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What else is there to do. It does not help to dwell on the bad.
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exactly; the phoenix takes flight and soars! z
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Right on.
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I keep coming back to this beautiful image. The fire has carved the oak into a flame, a self-portrait, I suppose.
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A self-portrait indeed!
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Found art is art. Just by recording these, they are your creations. I love the flame carved wood flame.
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I’m simply the messenger. Nature was the artist.
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I’ve been exploring your blog and it is really wonderful! And this image is so beautiful — nature may be the artist but you took notice and shared it with us. Thanks. And let me just say that I have fallen in love with your dogs.
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Thank you. Me too, they have such personality
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