The Family Tree

After a somewhat emotional day, my sister and I rode out the the "Big Tree" at Goose Island State Park in Lamar, TX. This tree is fairly sacred ground for our family, I've got Uncles, cousins and siblings that have all grown up on Goose Island, swallowed more of that saltwater that we know,and spent many a summer being photographed at the "Big Tree". I hadn't been back to the tree in several years, so I really wanted to see it today. Some of my fondest childhood memories are from this one little spot of Texas with Granny and Papa Joe. What started out as a an emotional day really ended up being a wonderful sweet day. We had lunch with Papa (my 91 year old grandpa)- he continues to be so full of life even as he ages and will always be such a wonderful inspiration to us all. He is the most amazing human being I've ever known. We got some much needed photos of Papa with us, which we will no doubt cherish.

[Tammi Oberg]

This is beautiful Terri! And I love what you wrote.

[Bill Dodsworth]

Wonderful pic!

[Amy Hughes]

This is so great :)

[Amanda F.]

Beautiful!

[ClicketyNix]

I love that tree! Glad you had a good day!

[Tesia]

This is great! I love that it fills the frame.

[Terry D]

Love this! Wonderful shot! What beautiful memories and a beautiful tree!

[Graham Harcombe]

Lovely tree and a very good shot - the sepia tones suit it so very well when coupled with the narrative.

[John Haskell]

amazing shot of an spectacular tree, and an excellent story to go with it, great work Terri

[elkehochban]

Wonderful shot and lovely story!

[Roe Jan]

Sounds like a very special day. This tree is spectacular. No wonder you all love it.

[Yoella Offir]

It is a gorgeous tree and such a nice story that goes with him for you. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful picture.

[Devrin Wimberley]

What a grand old tree and great memories!

[Leslie Ruta]

Love it. And thanks for not mentioning me getting mad at the other people there playing football on what we consider sacred ground.

[Samantha]

Wow ... gorgeous photo! The story that goes along with this picture is wonderful! :)

[Lauren Dahlhauser]

I am in love with that tree!!! ahh I want to climb it!!! amazing. fav!

[cynce frantz]

wow what an amazing tree... beautiful capture.

[Kim]

Beautiful, and thank you for sharing the touching history

[Pamela Mandeville]

Wonderful story and photo. That tree is amazing.

[★Namthip]

That is a really great photo!!

[April Resa]

That is a really amazing tree! Great shot :)

[jerry plume]

Great photo! I also love the story!

[Adhish Ravindran]

STUNNING !!

[The Blue Gnu]

Magnificent tree, beautiful colouring. Wonderful memories!

[Alan Warren]

Beautiful picture and congrats on the PP, you Sony Superstar! :)

[Marinade Spatula]

Poppa Joe sounds as old as this tree, which is wonderful. Looking forward to a photo of him.

[Kimberly Mitchell]

How much do I love this? I love the tree, the composition, the sepia... love love love.

[Kirsty McLaughlan]

Fabulous!!!! great photo

[Donna Stevens]

This is beautiful and a beautiful story. I love big oaks. I visited my favorite tree yesterday and notices a lot of the huge branches have broken off. :(

[Paula Fontanini]

Stunning image and sweet memories! :)

[Jonna]

What a glorious tree!!! And thanks for sharing your beautiful story...

[Marlene Chabot]

Absolutely stunning! Your work is great, and I look forward to following you.

[Angie]

Gorgeous!

[Megs]

Great shot!

[Harsh Brown]

Wonderful story and the photo is stunning!