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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Favorite words for a favorite place......

 
It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
Robert Louis Stevenson

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Hidden in a back corner of the Jardim Botanico, Rio de Janeiro is this Grand Old Tree.  It is so tall and wide I could not get even a fourth of it in the lens.  The only way to see it – is to go to the gardens, walk to the right of the main gate and keep walking around the outer edge until you find it nestled among it taller, thinner cousins.   

16 comments:

  1. These tree is beautiful. And I love the quote.

    Match it

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  2. Great choice in photo and quote. I really enjoyed this quote.

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  3. Gorgeous tree with perfect quotes to match.

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  4. Wonderful tree and a great quotation to match it.

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  5. I agree that old trees do renew a weary spirit. And you found a great old tree to accompany the quote. :)

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  6. Gorgeous old tree,and words from one of my favorite authors.

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  7. Very nice Ginger! Love the quote too!

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  8. These go together like they were made for each other. Nice job.
    QMM

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  9. The tree looks like it is dancing in the ballet. It looks alive and vibrant for its age. Good choice of words to go with the photo.

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  10. Awe-inspiring photo and much truth in the quote!

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  11. Such a truism in my own life. Just looking at this picture brings a measure of peace.

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  12. that is a grand old tree. I love trees also and maybe the quote is a reason I love them so.

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  13. What a fabulous tree. I believe that forests have a spirit that soothes, can always feel it! Thanks for that quote, I hadn't heard it before.

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  14. Now that spendid tree is majestic and beautiful. Great shot....as always..lol.

    Hugs and Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  15. What a fantastic tree. If only they could talk to us, they could tell so much.

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