The Shape of Two Trees by jamibann

The Shape of Two Trees

These trees seemed to be telling me something as I walked past yesterday. Go this way, perhaps?

We walked with the Cairngorm Club yesterday near Ballater - a mid week walk which tends to be for older retired people, but as it was local, and a friend was organising it, we decided to go. I'm so glad we did.

I chatted with a lady, Evelyn, who is 84 years old. She was asking about my background and I mentioned my dad. She asked his name and a big smile came on her face. She told me that she had been a member of the Cairngorm Club for 56 years, and she still remembers attending her first annual dinner in Aberdeen where the speaker was a young, handsome, police constable, talking about mountain rescue. My dad. How lovely was that? And Evelyn, still walking the hills at 84 years of age (this was a fairly flat walk, but 15 km nonetheless) and climbing styles over fences like a teenager. Just fabulous! Go Evelyn. :-)

And now we're off to Edinburgh for the rugby tomorrow. Go Scotland. Although I suspect France will be victorious!
They look like two weary travelers. Great composition and procesing.
February 25th, 2022  
Maybe they are telling your walking group 'that if we can still be standing so can you!" Love the story - heart warming :)
February 25th, 2022  
There is quite a story going on.. love it.
How lovely to talk to the lady a find a connection..
February 25th, 2022  
Lovely bw scene
February 25th, 2022  
Great of these trees which seem to be ancient. Love your interesting story.
February 25th, 2022  
Fabulous old trees, those branches are like arms beckoning you on.
Such a wonderful meeting for you with Evelyn...Who is truly amazing.
February 25th, 2022  
Insta-fave!
February 25th, 2022  
Love those trees......what a lovely meeting with young Evelyn too.....
February 25th, 2022  
These trees are lovely shapes and how wonderful you got to meet Evelyn
February 25th, 2022  
Striking shot and a wonderful story.
February 25th, 2022  
What a great image and lovely story. Such warmth when you meet people who knew your family in younger times.
Nice getting to know other walkers too.
February 25th, 2022  
Very nice shot
February 25th, 2022  
they are rather amazing, like warning signs!
February 25th, 2022  
I think they're both giving a different messgae! One pointing right and the other left! What a wonderful surprise for you meeting someone who knew your Dad.
February 25th, 2022  
Great photo and very nice story!
February 25th, 2022  
Evelyn is a goer, how impressive is that & how wonderful for you to meet her! All power in her legs for many years to come!
Thise trees are definitely talking …so glad some eager person with a chainsaw hasn’t decided they are past their best! Come on Scotland!
February 25th, 2022  
Oh, they do look like they are talking. What an great capture to trigger the imagination.
February 25th, 2022  
Great shapes - definitely an “on black” shot
February 25th, 2022  
Interesting trees and patterns in the background. Love the story. You go girl! Evelyn.
February 26th, 2022  
What a super memory to hear! I love these trees, so many stories could be told from this image. Instant fav
February 26th, 2022  
People who knew our parents are to be treasured.
February 27th, 2022  
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