Scott F. Schilling Photography
Jeffrey Pine - Sentinel Dome
Posted by Scott F. Schilling (San Martin, United States) on 12 January 2009 in Landscape & Rural.
This is what remains of the Jeffrey Pine atop Sentinel Dome which Ansel Adams photographed in one of his well known Yosemite compositions - when the tree was still living. It is sad to see such an incredible tree that survived so many years succumb to the elements. The tree died during the California drought of 1976-77. The remaining wood still shows beautiful color in the evening sunset.
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Still incredibly beautiful,set against such magnificent scenery, but as you say, so sad in terms of it's former glory.
We had a magnificent Oak tree in Greenwich Park that was used by Queen Elizabeth I, as a child to play inside. It was standing all through my childhood and teens, into my twenties and then the vines supporting it collapsed and it crumble in a heap. The story lingers but the scene looks so sad.
Superbly observed, Scott
12 Jan 2009 5:09am
JamesC from portland, United States
I like your rendering of a classic, the details is amazing under the warm lights.
12 Jan 2009 6:04am
Don Smith from California, United States
I'm sad everytime a see an image of this tree lying on the rock. Wish I could have photographed it before it came down! Nice work on capturing the tones of the tree and Sentinel Dome.
12 Jan 2009 4:10pm
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Thanks for the many comments! I really appreciate the input.
12 Jan 2009 7:08pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
This is a wonderful series, Scott. This light is magical.
12 Jan 2009 8:39pm
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
It is a great, colorful tree after 30 years in the sun and wind. Beautifully done.
12 Jan 2009 8:45pm
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
it is always sad to see something succumbing to higher forces... it is still a strikingly beautiful sight and a reminder of its former glory - nicely captured!
13 Jan 2009 12:48am
