The bristlecone pine trees of Great Basin National Park are some of the oldest known trees in existence. These high-altitude, gnarly trees have been dated to more the 4,900 years old. From the Wheeler Peek campground at over 10,000 feet in elevation, there is an easy, 3-mile round trip, hike to the tree grove. My four year old managed the trek and, if it hadn’t rained on us the entire way back, it would have been a perfect adventure for him.
I think the trees are extremely beautiful. Let me know in the comments if you agree.
exquisite work!
Thank you.
Wow! Those are just amazing. Such character. As they would have after such long lives….
It is a true experience to sit with them. Really.
I do agree. They are lovely.
Thanks!
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The colours are beautiful… But I like the black and white set best! The shapes are more clearly defined and there’s that power I mentioned just… Something otherworldly, it makes you stop and look and start making all these connections. I mean gosh they’re so symbolic aren’t they? That really comes through in black and white.x
The energy around those trees is phenomenal. I was hiking with a four year old and it started to rain that day so we didn’t stay long — but, it would be the best place to just stop and hang out for a while, soak it all in.
This is so beautiful! You are a wonderful photographer, an inspiration!
Ohmygoodness–thank you for such a nice compliment!