Lightning Tree

I pass this tree quite often and it always amazes me how it is still standing. I think it has been hit by lightning a few times and is completely dead but it still has character.

[Maggiemae]

It does have an odd shape - looks as if it is reaching for the sky!

[eDorre]

Lots of character!

[*lynn]

poor old tree

[Walks @ 7]

It has chutzpah for sure.

[MONTSERRAT]

Très original, belle capture

[haskar]

"Trees die standing, and I will die kneeling in front of grass, in front of a rose, in front of a rainbow..." LEC

[Diana]

Lovely shot of this unusual tree, it seems to be very well established and not ready to come down yet.

[Kathy A]

It's certainly an interesting shape

[Sue Cooper]

I’m sure lots of creatures will have made this their home.

[Susan Wakely]

I love that dead trees are natures natural sculptures.

[JackieR]

A home to many species!!
Now I have the theme to "Follyfoot" ( 1970s tv programme)as my earworm today!!!

[bkb in the city]

That is amazing

[Valerie Chesney]

This tree is a beauty...

[Peter]

Well spotted and captured Babs lovely tones and textures on show here:)

[Beryl Lloyd]

Still beautiful in its demise !

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and though dead it still looks proud and ready to challenge more lightnings.

[Wylie]

Dead trees are also gorgeous 😊

[Joan Robillard]

I like this

[Esther Rosenberg]

Great shape, amazing that it is still standing, you would think some critters would love dead tree wood.

[Babs]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond Ha ha sorry. I sang it all the way home too.
Down in the meadow where the wind blows free
In the middle of a field stands a lightning tree

See I am still singing it now.

My kids used to love Follyfoot.

[JackieR]

@onewing hahaha 🐴⚡🌳

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very interesting looking tree.

[Fisher Family]

A nice shot of this dead tree against a background of growing green trees.

Ian

[Pat Knowles]

Exactly the shape of a bolt of lightening! You would think it would have fallen down by now! Quite a landmark!

[Kate]

It does have character

[Judith Johnson]

I think it would have a demolition order on it in the UK. I like the shape and structure though, and glad it has survived

[Pyrrhula]

A great tree trunk find and capture

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It looks like it is defiantly posing for photos in spite of no leaves or greenery!

[Islandgirl]

Neat tree!

[Bill]

It almost looks like a sculpture.

[Pam]

It has so much character! Great find, and shot.