Budding Friendship by digitalrn

Budding Friendship

I saw this tree as I was leaving work today, and I liked how it silhouetted against the grey rainy sky. When I uploded it, I received an extra surprise from it. I noticed how the one was full of buds, the other not, and it looked as though the branches from both trees were touching ever so so delicatley, almost like those beautiful photos of hands you see touching. It made me think of friendships, and how important and meaningful friendships can be to us. From healthy friendships we often gain support, encouragement and unconditional love. These relationships are a vital part of our life. So to all our wonderful friends out there, we love you, and thank you for your unending support.
Beautiful shot and great story!
April 13th, 2011  
Hauntingly beautiful image and wonderful narrative Rick. It has to be a fav!
April 13th, 2011  
Sue
just loving the analagy. budding tree is encouraging the other tree :0)
April 13th, 2011  
Avery found out today just how much he treasured his friendship with one of his best school buddies.. His little friend had his last day at school today and Avery was heart broken...
This is a lovely photo Rick and an even more important message to go along with it...
April 13th, 2011  
Love how one tree is bare and the other has leaves! Great black and white :)
April 13th, 2011  
Gorgeous silhouette's and clever title :o)
April 13th, 2011  
Beautiful shot, sweet title and nice choice wit the B/W
April 13th, 2011  
I also love the difference in the trees. Nice metaphor too!
April 13th, 2011  
Awesome photo and very true philosophy. Thanks to you and all our community of 365 friends.
April 13th, 2011  
Beautiful! Lovely thoughts :)
April 13th, 2011  
beautiful photo with a lovely sentiment.
April 13th, 2011  
Sue
Stunning - love the delicate lines.
April 13th, 2011  
Interesting eye...friends are like diamonds forever!
April 13th, 2011  
Very cool in b&w!
April 13th, 2011  
Nice shot and love the POV! Perfect in black and white too!
April 13th, 2011  
beautiful!
April 13th, 2011  
Really nice,Rick. I love your observations!
April 13th, 2011  
such a wonderful sentiment and amazing observation!
April 13th, 2011  
interesting eye!! well done in B&W and nice vignette :)
April 13th, 2011  
Love the interpretation!
April 13th, 2011  
This is beautiful Rick and your words are terrific.
April 13th, 2011  
Gorgeous
April 13th, 2011  
Everything about this is beautiful! The photo, the symbolism, and your words. A fav! I've taken alot of photos like this, but never posted them because they aren't nearly as beautiful as yours. But I'll probably keep trying because I love tree shots and branches against the sky.
April 13th, 2011  
wonderful silhouettes!!!
April 13th, 2011  
@lauriehiggins Laurie, you are too kind, but I would encourage you to post some, don't sell yourself so short. I'm sure they are beautiful.
April 13th, 2011  
Nice silhouette,I like it.
April 13th, 2011  
Lovely shot with beautiful sentiment.
April 13th, 2011  
I can called the photo like" anatomy of sky''. great capturer Sir.
April 13th, 2011  
Wonderful pic and comments! Well spoken!!
April 13th, 2011  
Loved the caption and the shot. They go together very well. You do a great job of creating the story to match the beautiful shot. Well done.
April 13th, 2011  
Kissing trees!
April 13th, 2011  
wow Rick, your post and photos are so touching, you really know how to right well, and I don't know you but I fell that you mean everything you write.
April 13th, 2011  
Wonderful shot of all those branches and wonderful words, as usual.
April 13th, 2011  
love it! excellent picture
April 13th, 2011  
So intricate - lovely!
April 13th, 2011  
Gorgeous b&w shot, and I love your commentary!
April 13th, 2011  
Nice shot!
Your words are so true!
April 13th, 2011  
Fantastic message and great in B&W.
April 13th, 2011  
And back attacha Rick. One of the best things about photography is what you see when you download and look at the pics in larger version. You discover all sorts of stories in there! This was a good one.
April 13th, 2011  
Really great B/W shot.
April 13th, 2011  
You always have the most beautiful thoughts. Good photo too.
April 13th, 2011  
The black and white is perfect for this photo. Such great detail.
April 13th, 2011  
Very touching story to go with your beautiful --friendship trees--
April 13th, 2011  
It's another beautiful photo Rick- definitely two "hands" reaching out to one another. Maybe they even shared the birds, like friends eventually share themselves with one another as the friendship grows.
April 13th, 2011  
Amazing story without words. Beautiful.
April 13th, 2011  
Very beautiful picture and your interpration to it adds spcial meaning.
April 13th, 2011  
Lovely all around, Rick
April 14th, 2011  
The story behind this one is very inspiring, great one, Rick. I think your interpretation says a lot about the person you are, someone with a good, perceptive eye and an equally good heart.
April 14th, 2011  
Aww, so nice! Like ET :) Only REAL! We have trees in this stage all over, also.
April 14th, 2011  
Nice!!! Has that "spooky" look...I really like this.
April 14th, 2011  
Terrific capture and love your commentary. Nicely done!!!
April 14th, 2011  
Deb
There is something about shots of branches reaching to the sky that I just love. I probably have one hundred shots like this on my computer. The words you wrote are just perfect for this shot. Nicely done.
April 14th, 2011  
nice shot!
April 14th, 2011  
Love the thought on friendship... The silhouettes are beautiful and the buds, I like the red tone to them. I must admit, without my friendships I'd have been lost long ago.
April 15th, 2011  
@sabresun Matt,thank you
April 15th, 2011  
A beautiful shot and words Rick. In a study we were talking about the gift of Prophecy and I brought up art. I know God talks to me thru my photography and sometimes I feel compelled to take a shot. Later I get a sense to send it to someone and a lot of times they tell me how much it meant to them - not the fact I'd send them a picture but that it spoke to them. I feel you do this with your artwork here. Bless you.
April 16th, 2011  
great compo!
April 16th, 2011  
Nice caption to go along with this photo. I'm thankful for all my 365 friends and really appreciate all of your comments, Rick. I've had one of those weeks where you discover who your true friends are, so I can relate to this!
April 16th, 2011  
Beautiful!
April 16th, 2011  
Love the thought process and kind words with this picture!
April 16th, 2011  
Fantastic photo and as ever, your words so meaningful. Very nice, Rick!
April 18th, 2011  
Nice b&W & really wonderful words to go with it.
April 18th, 2011  
Beautiful and perfect in B&W!
April 18th, 2011  
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