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Tree of Hope

Tree of Hope - Main image
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Category: 24 Trees

Charleston, South Carolina
This aged oak tree in South Carolina had such an amazing presence. I had spent over five days in Charleston waiting for the ideal time to shoot, and I wasn’t leaving before the light changed. On the sixth day, I woke to the sound of rain on the roof, and I headed out to the 1500-year-old giant, first thing in the morning. It was absolutely magnificent. The gorgeous tree had decided to reveal all her true beauty. The overnight rain brought a whole new dimension of life to the fern and moss–it was truly magical. I took a series of shots in between the rain, and I was in total awe, at one with past. Imagine the stories this tree could tell: surviving the harsh elements of nature–cyclones, storms and fire, and the biggest threat of all–mankind. Naming her the “Tree of Hope” comes from a feeling I had, hoping that she will continue to radiate her incredible wisdom and beauty for future generations to enjoy. 

45 Artist Proof / 950 Limited Edition

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Madison O. ★★★★★

Five days I waited in Charleston for perfect light, and this oak made every hour worth it—the way the branches stretch feels almost alive in the frame. It’s the kind of shot that makes you slow down and just breathe.

Elizabeth ★★★★★

I’ve been staring at this oak for a week now and it still gives me that same calm feeling I had standing under it in Charleston. The way the aged bark and wide branches are captured makes it feel like you could walk right into the scene, and the print holds every shadow detail perfectly.

Hannah P. ★★★★★

The texture of the bark in this print is so detailed it feels like I could reach out and touch the moss. It's been up in my living room for a week and I keep catching myself just staring at how the light falls through the branches.

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