The initial idea for last week's 52-week photo challenge "Trees", before I ultimately decided on the ICM shot...

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Looking up into the heart of nature—this towering tree stands strong, its branches reaching for the sky, while the sunlight dances through the autumn leaves. A moment of calm and connection with the forest.

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A lone oak stands against a field of green and a sky of blue, near Nijmegen. Shot on a Canon 5DSR with a Sigma 24–70mm, using a wider perspective to preserve space and isolation. Oaks (Quercus) are ecological anchors—supporting hundreds of species, even when standing alone.

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I have photographed this tree (poplar, I think) many times, in different seasons, different weather, different times of day, different light. This was April 5, around 4:00 pm.
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