October Words- Tree

I had a wonderful lunch today with some friends which lasted for quite a long time. Originally I was planning to stop and take a quick walk along the McDade Trail on my way home but as I was leaving town, I remembered this tree and thought it would be a great time to stop and photograph it. As I was driving home I remember I needed a tree shot for today's word but the Critters weren't with me so I had to blend them in to the shot after the fact. But I can tell you this, if they had been there in person (or should I say, 'in animal'?), I'd never been able to tear them away!

So, if you're ever wondering what to do with that partially cut down tree in your yard (doesn't everybody have one?), may I suggest turning it into an amazing sculpture like these folks did?

[summerfield]

haha! i thought the tree was small that the kiddies looked so big beside it. great job, ann!

[Lisa Poland]

That's fabulous!

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Maggiemae]

Critters blended in beautifully - you would think they just grew there! We have 3 huge tree trunks which have been sculptured just like this - so clever and really an art work!

[Suse♡]

That´s fun, took me a while to see them all

[Nicole Campbell]

They did a great job with the sculpture

[Joyce]

What a great idea.

[Francoise]

traveling, eh. I thought at first that they were all gazing up at the fabulous creation, but I see they are posing.

[Kate]

That is so fun! Love your little sidekicks!!

[Bill Fenske]

I love what they did with the tree. So nice of you to include the critters, I'm sure they appreciate it. ;-)

[Sally Ings]

Fantastic workmanship! That's a great way to handle a dead tree trunk!

[Janiskay]

I doubt that having a tree sculpted is very cheap? But if you have the money go for it. I have seen some gorgeous ones on various TV shows.

[Hope D Jennings]

Cool find and wonderful image

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@summerfield @homeschoolmom @kerristephens @maggiemae @susale @nicolecampbell @francoise @thistle @kt8ird @bill_fe @salza @janiskay

My thanks to each of you- I am very behind with everything right now- not just 365! But I should be caught up by the end of the weekend. Trying once again to get to be a little earlier so I'm not so drained tomorrow. Good night to all!

[alia_801]

What a cool sculpture. I think your creatures are an important addition too!

[Vesna]

Unusual photo!

[Pyrrhula]

Awesome statue . Very nice and beautiful captured

[Rick Schies]

A great idea if you know someone artistic enough to do this. They do make wonderful sculptures

[Bev]

Great shot, Ann. Very cool how it's sculpted and I see Piggy and friends at the bottom!

[Gerry]

very nice shot Ann

[Yao RL]

Great host for an animal family.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@alia_801 @vesna0210 @pyrrhula @digitalrn @prttblues @gerry @yaorenliu

Thank you Alia, Vesna, Pyrrhula, Rick, Bev, Gerry and Yao!

[alta]

that's a really fancy tree!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@altadc Thank you Alta! I guess that for one reason or another the branches and crown had to be cut off. But what a creative way to deal with the stump and trunk that wasn't removed.