Dendrochronology

Noun. The science or technique of dating events, environmental change, and archaeological artifacts by using the characteristic patterns of annual growth rings in trees.
If these trees could tell their stories, each ring would be a chapter in a tale cut short by the fury of Hurricane Irene..

[Kerri]

Well captured

[Kim Suzanne Kelley]

It's sad that Irene was to blame... Great words for a really great B&W pic.

[Cheryllee]

I love trees and the textures they have :) Wonderful photo!

[Michelle (chelmck)]

you learn something everyday....I never knew the official term....lovely shot and thanks for the info!

[Rick Schies]

I am glad you shared that bit of information. Never knew what that study was called.

[Reba]

Very nice composition and lesson in dating events.

[Melissa Pike]

So interesting! It looks like something fairly drastic happened at one point in there, as the pattern changes significantly. Great shot!

[Terry]

I have often thought, how this big giants could tell some great stories. Good shot .

[Margaret Tryon]

I was always so interested in the rings in trees. Excellent shot.

[Kathleen Setier]

I'd like to know what happened earlier in this tree's life that makes it appear that the original tree was consumed by a new one.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

These trees and many others along the coast and even as far inland as Vermont would have a tale that ended in the same fashion. Love how you put the photo and commentary together on this one.

[Mrs. Smith]

Fabulous! I still remember my grandpa showing me a stump in his yard and telling me about the tree and seasons that they had. I found this so interesting that I always look at these trees now. Such history.