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.   

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16 comments:

  1. Kim, USAThu Aug 18, 07:06:00 PM 2011

    These tree is beautiful. And I love the quote.

    Match it

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  2. spiritsoflenaThu Aug 18, 10:06:00 PM 2011

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

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  3. JamaFri Aug 19, 03:11:00 AM 2011

    Gorgeous tree with perfect quotes to match.

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  4. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Fri Aug 19, 05:44:00 AM 2011

    what a great tree to climb.

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  5. Scriptor SenexFri Aug 19, 09:13:00 AM 2011

    Wonderful tree and a great quotation to match it.

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  6. EG CameraGirlFri Aug 19, 11:06:00 AM 2011

    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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  7. KerryFri Aug 19, 02:29:00 PM 2011

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

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  8. shabby girlFri Aug 19, 03:44:00 PM 2011

    Very nice Ginger! Love the quote too!

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  9. UnknownFri Aug 19, 06:52:00 PM 2011

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

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  10. ~JarieLyn~Sat Aug 20, 12:46:00 AM 2011

    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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  11. DawnTreaderSat Aug 20, 03:06:00 AM 2011

    Awe-inspiring photo and much truth in the quote!

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  12. CherylSun Aug 21, 09:04:00 AM 2011

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

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  13. UnknownSun Aug 21, 11:19:00 AM 2011

    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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  14. PaulineMon Aug 22, 02:42:00 AM 2011

    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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  15. Reggie GirlMon Aug 22, 11:47:00 AM 2011

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

    Hugs and Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  16. holdingmomentsMon Sep 02, 01:15:00 PM 2013

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

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