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Beth Moon, a photographer based in San Francisco, has been searching for the world’s oldest trees for the past 14 years. She has traveled all around the globe to capture the most magnificent trees that grow in remote locations and look as old as the world itself.
“Standing as the earth’s largest and oldest living monuments, I believe these symbolic trees will take on a greater significance, especially at a time when our focus is directed at finding better ways to live with the environment” writes Moon in her artist statement.
Sixty of Beth Moon’s duotone photos were published in a book titled “Ancient Trees: Portraits Of Time”. Here you can have a sneak preview of the book, full of strangest and most magnificent trees ever.
More info: bethmoon.com | abbeville.com (h/t: colossal)
What do you think ?
ChantalePerron 9 years ago
On that one, i disagree about the black and white choice. Trees are magnificent in their colors, they express so much more of their life!
AliceSwartz 9 years ago
Black & white better highlights the textures, which is mostly what makes them interesting.
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Smores 9 years ago
Go to http://www.bethmoon.com/TouchWood01.html, she has the names under the photos and then you can Google the locale.
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Molkisha美安歌 9 years ago
The point of them being in black and white is to express their age. They are as old as time, so b&w gives them thus atmosphere. Big like!
LisaCombest 9 years ago
Magnificent old beings. I love the black and white format. It helps show the detail in the tree's bark. It also helps imply age.
LucianaBalderrama 9 years ago
Amaizing!! They are so beautiful! Congratulations! Great subject!
ChaliqODonnell 9 years ago
I wish I knew where they were I'd like to see a few in person. B&W is nice but I disagree with the comments about the highlights & textures.
MichelleGoldsmith 9 years ago
Beautiful, but it would be better if in each photo there was some sense of scale. It is only the ruins (Thai?) that show relative size.
Chengwatana4est 9 years ago
These do not appear b&w to me, so many different gray values. These are stunning. Brilliant job by the photographer/artist
MarkElsdon 9 years ago
Stunning and captured beautifully! No colour required IMO, but I'd love to know what the trees are and where they are too!
Susanta Nayak 4 years ago
Just amazing trees which r telling a lot of ancient history of the civilization ... Black & white photos showing its own beauty ... As an artist I always inspired by trees as it shows me as with composition of many human bodies & I made some paintings with concept of human life & generation ... Thanks for ur wonderful photographs ...
Alexandra Cevallos Castro 5 years ago
Magnificent work. She should come to Manabí province in Ecuador, S.A. We have the most ancient and sensuous Ceibo trees.
Kristi Chaffin 7 years ago
I would love to have a giant framed print of one of these for my living room.
Brenda Ingram 7 years ago
I think they are all divine in presentation and would love to have a very large panel of several of those shown. Trees are awesome. They remind me of elephants. Massive and ancient.
Örjan Danielsson 7 years ago
Karl Brodowsky/Wikimedia Commons The world’s oldest known living tree sprouted sometime during the last Ice Age, roughly 9,550 years ago. This 16-foot spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden may look more like a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree, but don’t be fooled: this little guy’s root system got started back when the British Isles were still connected to Europe by an ice bridge. According to Wired, geologist Leif Kullman, who discovered the tree, named it after his dead dog.
Keith Boeckman 7 years ago
It would be nice if there was some info with these, like what kind of tree, where the photo was taken, how old is the tree, etc
Rosemary W Sullivan 7 years ago
Some remind me of trees on the island of Nevis.......love trees anywhere I meet them.
Dean Mindock 7 years ago
She used B&W and infrared for some of the photos, methinks. This brings out the form and shape better than full color. Memo to self: time to upgrade my old point and shoot camera.
Cyndi Foore 7 years ago
The black and white is so much more dramatic than color, you look at the texture and shape rather than be distracted with colors.
Charmaine MacDonald 8 years ago
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Joan McKniff 8 years ago
How could you not provide location captions or even a list after the photos?
McKenzie Leedom 8 years ago
Yes, let's all waste our breath arfuing about whether they shiuld be in black and white or not.
KimKelly 8 years ago
I wish it included a little more info about each tree such as age, location, date taken, known history, etc. Other than that fantastic post :)
EnriqueOrtiz 9 years ago
Just amazing. The forms that life takes are simply unimaginable by our human brains.
AdrianRodriguez 9 years ago
I love it I'm Color Blind but I'm A neon guy (big Time ) this Really helps thank's
AnnePike 9 years ago
Would like know the trees names and which in country they grew. I am a black and white photo fan, at the time we were interested in photography there were no such thing as color films, you had to make the best of light, shadows and composition to make your pictures talk, and that was not easy.
CraigMurphy 9 years ago
A location for each tree would be nice alongside the type of tree it is.
MarioMartinazzi 9 years ago
Interesting idea, nice shots. Unfortunately this massive use of photoshop screw-up everything.
MarioMartinazzi 9 years ago
Interesting idea, good shots, unfortunately this massive use of photoshop screw-up everything.
MaryGoodson 9 years ago
I wish there were something in each photo to provide some sense of scale. No idea if these trees are huge or small (but old).
ElizabethButler 9 years ago
These trees are beyond awesome. They display the patterns underlying the growth of their various species, not so apparent in young trees. Without color, these are made more apparent.
BobdeLange 9 years ago
Great to see how human beaúties are overgrown by time. When will Rembrandts Nachtwacht be overgrown ?? Bob de Lange, Holland
hasanmohammedsalem 9 years ago
These trees are in my country, in the island of Socotra. And there is the most beautiful.
hasanmohammedsalem 9 years ago
These Trees are in my country, in the Island of Socotra. And there is the most beautiful.
MarvinVader 9 years ago
I'd love to know a little more ....i.e. what is the name of tree, location etc. Otherwise the images are beautiful and b/w gives another dimension.
MohammadHasan 9 years ago
I am speechless. Stunning and spectacular. Tells about nature's complexities and wonders. Yes location of sites would have been helpful at the same place.
WayneEllis 9 years ago
Fantastic photography. Good choice using B/W but it would also be nice to see them in colour as well.
MugumeKalyegira 9 years ago
These pictures and trees are truly amazing. What a beauty, nature at its best.
DavidButler 9 years ago
everyone has so much to b***h about. i think these pictures are bloody fantastic! i would just like to see captions of locations! inspiring!
MarkKincaid 9 years ago
awesome though I'd love have seen her photgraphs in color and where were the california redwood trees which are 100's of years old and tall!
MarkKincaid 9 years ago
awesome... though I would have loved seeing these trees in color which is much more magnificent and I would have loved seeing those giant
AmandaNickolauson 9 years ago
they are fascinating and beautiful but I would have loved to see the same pictures in color .
LarrynLonaSantos 9 years ago
I agree with you ChantalePerron, and it also would have been nice to know what kind of tree it is and where it's from, don't you think.?
JocelynYockey 9 years ago
I am a tree lover/hugger & I thank you so much for showing some of the pictures from her book. These are awesome!!
FriedaFereno 9 years ago
These trees are magnificent examples of nature. My hats off to the photographer who recognized their beauty.
BarbaraUpton 9 years ago
I really enjoyed every picture and scrolled through them several times. Would like to purchase the book.
TeresaHarris 9 years ago
Beautiful art work this really aw me God Bless the hand Crafter great work
JohnDollriehs 9 years ago
The trees have incredible shapes. But the vision of the photographer puts them into a different plane. So ethereal.
LynnConnolly 9 years ago
Why must people critique in a closed minded way something shared that is so intimate to the photographer.
ToniBenefield 9 years ago
These are awesome. I would like to know what kind of tree and where they are. Not that I'm going to go find them just curious.
JosephBesedic 9 years ago
Beautiful.... and folks wanna destroy those environments that keep these giants alive?!
DeborahDeLanceyBell 9 years ago
I love trees. These are the most amazing pictures that I have ever seen. Wow!
PaulKuroda 9 years ago
Wonderful, only B&W brings out the textures that color can distract. Seemingly to me, used filters with B&W film, like red or green.
LeslieMunson 9 years ago
I agree that the black and white shows the texture. It's also much more difficult to get this kind of quality photography without color.
GracielaPacheco 9 years ago
I think the photographs are beautiful! Enjoyed them all. Doesn't matter how they were done. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder
JammieLeigh 9 years ago
very interesting is what i think. would live to know where a lot of these trees are, and what they are. :)
JaneSimmons 9 years ago
Here is one in color, with starts, splendid!!! http://www.bethmoon.com/DN016.html
CynthiaAllenMcLaglen 9 years ago
Absolutely magnificent and stupendous. It brings tears to my eyes and cheers to my heart. Cynthia Allen McLaglen
CynthiaAllenMcLaglen 9 years ago
Absolutely and stupendously magnificent! Bravo Beth Moon! It brings tears to my eyes and CHEERS TO MY HEART! Cynthia Allen McLaglen
DonnaBrinkley 9 years ago
Beautiful images. For those arguing about the photographer's artistic choices & methods: http://www.bethmoon.com/Process3.html
MarielleJimenez 9 years ago
Ces arbres sont comme des ancêtres, ils portent tellement d'histoires et de sagesse. Merci.
patcappelli@yahoo.ca 9 years ago
The artist view is not my view I want colour who cares about black and white trees, obviously the artis did it for themselves no care for
patcappelli@yahoo.ca 9 years ago
I love all earthly plants, it would be best shown in colour I could marvel at the leaves their colour the colour of the trunks etc.
MiddletownD 9 years ago
perfect choice for art geeks <.1% disappointing to all who will never witness their full glory as they truly exist. 99.9+% 14 yrs wasted.
RobertRepp 9 years ago
I think she completely forgot the bristle cone pine out of the high Sierra Nevada which is the oldest living thing I'm told.
GloriaDeChavarriaga 9 years ago
Maravillosas fotos, amo el B&W en fotografía, su textura resalta, los años dan majestuosidad. felicitaciones.
Charles Whitin 9 years ago
Extraordinary duotones! Amazing specimens. I wish there were more varieties. Sequoias. Pines. Maples. Birches. Is this a partial selection?
SharonWoods 9 years ago
Couldn't care less what technique was used ... these are truly magnificent trees and the photographs capture that magnificence! Beautiful
RupertRussell 9 years ago
Gosh! What a grand collection. An Avenue of tree pix!! Would be good if tree's names appeared in tiny font. Thanks to all involved.
Vicky Jamerson 9 years ago
I love all of these pictures of the trees... I've always love trees I look forward to seeing more!!!!
NormaNelson 9 years ago
Wow, those photos are awesome. I did not know such trees exist. Thanks for sharing your work.
Deborah Titus 9 years ago
I agree if these were photographed in color so I can picture myself the awe, beauty of intricateness and strength in appearance.
AlejandraCrispo 9 years ago
Me gustaría que publicaran las fotos con la explicación de qué arbol es y donde fue sacada la foto al pie de cada una. Es importante!
SarahKinnally 9 years ago
Incredible work. These trees are amazing! Im glad I could see such beauty. Thanks to the artist.
DebbieAshmon 9 years ago
I think these photos are amazing!!! Love the Balboa trees. Don't they grow on an island with really interesting creatures beyond the trees?
Chaliq ODonnell 9 years ago
The Highlights & textures seem to be lost in almost every picture.
EmmaTanglevine 9 years ago
i wish to know what kind of trees they are and where they were photographed....
SusanneHämmerle 9 years ago
it`s beautifull & we really should take care of our trees and plant trees .
DoloresFleming 9 years ago
I THINK THEY ARE ALL THE MOST UGLY TREES I HAVE EVER SEEN….I HAVE BEAUTIFUL OAKS, MAPLES, DOGWOODS AND ALL SORTS OF BEAUTIFUL AROUND ME…
JennieJones 9 years ago
Thank you to this artist for her dedication and bringing such magnificent beauty to paper.i would have like to see this in full color nd b&w
MelodyPrewitt 9 years ago
AMAZING thank you for sharing the Photos with us... BEAUTIFUL,,, YOU GOTTA CHECK IT OUT...
Robin Clark 9 years ago
Phenominal pictures...the last few Mother Life Trees left in the world...very bitter sweet feelings for me
MaryellenJaynes 9 years ago
has she photographed the oldest huon pine in Tasmania Australia that too is magnificent you need permission to go there location is secret
DouglasRobbemond 9 years ago
Trees=Terrestrial_monuments, men cannot beat this inexplicable beauty. Thanks 4 sharing. Like to touch all of them if they really exist. DS
CarolPrendergast 9 years ago
Wow beautiful trees, they look surreal in b&w, colour would have been nice
Kathleen Greenawalt 9 years ago
wish they were captioned. I would like to know where they are and what kind of tree.
KathleenGreenawalt 9 years ago
wish they were captioned. I would like to know what kind of tree...and where they grow
RichardOliveria 9 years ago
Wish she would have said SOMETHING about each tree. What Country, type, etc etc... But the are wonderful.
ChristinaHenson 9 years ago
Th re should be a paragraph about each tree under the pictures says how old they are and when n when they were found. Other than that good.
MariaTerezaNavesAgrello 9 years ago
Fantastic. So many historys each one could tell-us. Congratulations
KerryMatthews 9 years ago
These are magnificent monuments to time and the power of nature. Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us.
ArteasePatGuerre 9 years ago
Beautiful work. No comparison to others, as everyone is an individual. My dad was witness to greats and still loved all. Humbly appreciate.
FranciscoQuiñones 9 years ago
Trees are our grand grand grand parents, and they will always stay alive, generously providing Love & Life from every cell of their beings.
Carolyn Meehan 9 years ago
A giant Japanese Pagoda tree in Edgartown is the oldest of its kind on our continent. http://mvobsession.com/2009/09/15/the-pagoda-tree/
CarolynMeehan 9 years ago
My one request is that they have names and places where they grow. Some I recognize, but others are unique to their own little worlds. "???"
KellyannartKellyannLyman 9 years ago
Love these images! Brings back the idea of hug a tree a day! kellyannartsalon.com
Simone Kersten 9 years ago
My deepest respect for the lovely pictures of these majestic giants. To all who complain - go and make it "better". I love the pictures.
RobertMcGowan 9 years ago
Fascinating trees, the countries that they are in would be of interest to most viewers I suspect.
MelanieVaughn 9 years ago
They are beautiful. I wish each were dated and perhaps where they grow captions were included.
PetraKnibbe 9 years ago
One of the most beautiful projects of nature I have ever seen. The power and serenity of trees impress me incredibly
ClaudiaParvanta 9 years ago
So many of the trees have grown in relatively hostile environments. I find that quite amazing.
Modeontwerpster Mieke van Gijzel 9 years ago
Are you real hafing a problem about the colour???
Modeontwerpster Mieke van Gijzel 9 years ago
All your fantasies are real..... Stay real ......
Tracee Guynn-Leavell 9 years ago
I see the infra-red now... and the platinum printing is amazing... Just incredible.... These are the types of photos I'd love to take..
TraceeGuynn-Leavell 9 years ago
Gorgeous. I think the choice of going black and white is extremely on point. I love the tonal differences..
Arlene Caissie 9 years ago
They totally blow my mind, absolutely amazing. I'm in awe. Imagine how old these trees are, Think about all they ,have gone through.
RobertShaw 9 years ago
Could I please know WTF I'm looking at? These trees are hundreds (thousands?) of years old, but I don't know how old or where or how...
Jonny Holden 9 years ago
The artist is the ultimate authority on their work - we are only allowed to view .............
Jonny Holden 9 years ago
@chantalePerron - I disagree with you . If this artist thinks black and white is right for the work who are you to question that ??
JonnyHolden 9 years ago
Knarly - twisted and beautiful . If it is possible to know a tree this lady does . Wonderful work
JaniceLyndon 9 years ago
I'd love to have an old tree in my back yard. Well done, the black and white gives the picture mystery and a sense of calm, describes words
Rudolph Furtado 9 years ago
Having personally visited Angkor Wat was amazed at the size and width of some of these trees of which a few are in these photo's.
RudolphFurtado 9 years ago
Classic.Having personally visited Angkor Wat was just amazed by the size and breadth of some of these ancient trees which are in thes photo
JulieSchleinz 9 years ago
Thank you, photographer, for doing the traveling and picture-taking for me! You are as awesome as these wise, seasoned tree.
SoniaAllen 9 years ago
Beautiful pictures! I wish it said where the trees were. I was looking for the "Major Oak" of Sherwood Forrest. I don't think it's there.
PippaDavis-West 9 years ago
I think you are all a load of pompous twits these trees are beautiful, they are not the subject of teaching session they are to be admired!
CoraWunderlich 9 years ago
Just too beautiful to be true. But I know these aren't photos made vy human phantasie. This is the perfect art of nature. Live it
FrankCoffey 9 years ago
Magnificent photos, black and white reveals different perspectives that you can't get with colour!
DennisMihora 9 years ago
I Love CO2. CO2 is life for trees and mankind. All the bark and all the wood is the conversion of CO2 into wood and oxygen.
CynthiaSharon 9 years ago
Wow, all anyone wrote about below was the photographic technique! This trees are magnificent and I hope they continue to outlive us all!
ChristineKoen 9 years ago
Admire the wisdom and ancient time off the trees as it is shown, don't go on about what technique were use. Thk to the person that took it
IngkaCharters 9 years ago
This is a wonderful thing, incredible record of our wonderful world, thank you! Each tree speaks!
NurayAykin 9 years ago
amazing! what a wonderful gift to us so that we can see the beauty in the world.
Adrienne Louise Salvo 9 years ago
Some trees are spooky , yet they makes me happy :>I wish they last long forever . They're so beautiful .
Aryan Payne 9 years ago
LOVE THE PICS!! But i think it would B better if the books came In color&b/w like a color 1 & b/w 1 u could pick depending on ur preference
Kazzie Mcmountain 9 years ago
amazing photography....so difficult to capture the magnitude of these ancient giants! well done!
MaryWoodbury 9 years ago
Beautiful subject, great photos! I'd love the artist to contribute to our nature themed google community at https://plus.google.com/u/0/comm
GillEnglish 9 years ago
I think they are beautiful! What a wonderful way to help preserve and respect trees!
LuannWaden 9 years ago
Majestic! Stunning! Makes me want to go see them for myself. Reminds me of the Live Oaks of Louisiana.
MarkBurpham 9 years ago
Colour would have been better, I find the black and white too "contrasty". It appears these are HDR B&W images. Great pictures all the same.
Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
I would also add that Mr. Adams died in 84, so the previous person could have been one of his assistants, and he did have some.
Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
He may have used a 90 Wratten (I know it was a wratten). While not IR, it would have had some similar effects: dark sky, etc.
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Also, at least some of these are infrared. And yes, infrared is often soft and grainy, but it depends on the medium. I've done IR work.
Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
I have IR experience in both digital and film. And yes, I've done my own printing.
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Why are we arguing about black and white versus color? A great subject can and should be photographed in a variety of ways.
LorenzaMorris 9 years ago
Good grief, why are we arguing about color versus black and white? A subject can be seen in a variety of ways and each have their own worth.
CarolynBattalio 9 years ago
It would have been nice if they would have said where the trees are.
TeresaRogers 9 years ago
Splendid images of Magnificent trees. What is not to love about these silent observers of life on earth. B&W makes contrast. Color yes also.
EdwardBrozefsky 9 years ago
Beautiful! I love all the very old oak trees throughout central Florida.
stewiepoohie 9 years ago
Why aren't these photos in color? An entire different dimention is lost with just black and white.
Igor Vrdzovski 9 years ago
i love it!! the only thing missing, for it to be perfect is color, if you ask me. The black and white is taking half of the beauty of nature
Igor Vrdzovski 9 years ago
and being me, and posting before reading the previous comments, i see that lots of you think the same :D Cool
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VickyKromer 9 years ago
Black and white is perfect. Obviously some will prefer colour but for me there would have been no better choice. Astoundingly beautiful
KellyCallaghan-Reeve 9 years ago
Who gives a s**t about the technique. The subject is what's important.
JennyPaiva 9 years ago
Beautiful photos and inspirational woman! I just wish they had information and description to tell us where they are located, etc.
GraziaMenin 9 years ago
Non c'è incanto maggiore della maestosità di queste grandi piante. La loro naturale regalità commuove.
AnnFerguson 9 years ago
If you visit the artist's website you will read that her process is platinum printing. Incredible photographs.
9 years ago
When the photography is black and white you can make it your own with your imagination
SamanthaOlsen-Salonis 9 years ago
You can read her actual process on her website. Very tedious work and the effort pays off.
CarolHornby-Clements 9 years ago
Fantastic. I was hoping to see the mighty Oak in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham, England.
Hannah Weis 9 years ago
I adore old trees! I hug them any time I can. I had the pleasure of seeing 2 apricot trees that were over 100 years old. Amazing!
HannahWeis 9 years ago
I absolutely adore old trees. I had the joy of picking apricots from a couple of trees that were well over 100 years old! I hugged them!!!
PeterSauter 9 years ago
DER ANBLICK DIESER URALTEN BÄUME ERFÜLLT UNS MIT EHRFURCHT VOR DER NATUR UND DEM LEBEN - PETER SAUTER - WINTERTHUR - SWITZERLAND
HaroldWebb 9 years ago
I don't care if they are black and white, color, infra red, silver tone, or what ever. All I know is they are magnificent.
JoshuaBartlett 9 years ago
These photos are awesome. I wasted 10 minutes of my life reading your guys opinions. A mistake I do not plan on repeating soon...
KristinScherlies 9 years ago
Blah blah blah photo techniques - the images are awe inspiring. Thank you Beth, such beautiful images.
Hallie Lopez 9 years ago
And though i love and adore the depth texture etc of bw..in color I'm certain i would love them too. So yay individual viewpoint
Hallie Lopez 9 years ago
I love every image. I don't care what her technique or printing involve. I am happy that she presented us with her view of this beauty
MaureenWalton 9 years ago
vision,soulfulness,technical mastery...a significant gift to her audience. thank you beth moon!
BonitaBielawski 9 years ago
I wouldve liked more info o where the pics where taken and what trees they where.
KellyMcSorley 9 years ago
Black and white~ so we can see the texture,depth and light and many details that colors would just hide. Beautiful!
MichelleLee 9 years ago
I'm no expert on photography, but these pictures are beautiful, no matter how they were created.
Marie Maynard 9 years ago
Prefer colour, my grey eyes don't need any emphasis on the highlights, textures or tones,the epic size does it so bring back the colour...
MarieMaynard 9 years ago
Prefer colour my grey eyes don't need emphasis on highlights textures or express more than what they are naturally! SoBring back the colour!
NevilleMcDonnell 9 years ago
I love those Boab Trees you can see how the dinosaurs used them. In their black and white from they give out a magical touch of life's past
IfunanyachiAchara 9 years ago
These trees are Huge n gigantic but how does she know its the worlds oldest tree.Go down to Africa, somewhere in Nigeria and you'l be amazed
Tim Harris 9 years ago
This is what they really look like. http://www.lonetreephotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/P-203-C-Yes-Jesse-McLaughlin-Mossy-Tree1-res
BrookeO'Klatner 9 years ago
Interesting trees. It would have been nice to have a description of the type of trees, where they were located, and their approximate age.
SurajoFrith 9 years ago
it's not about the technique or colour v. black and white - it's about the subjects and how beautiful they are - very moving to me -
DeannaShelor 9 years ago
Wonderful collection! Have a few more for you: Angel Oak in St. John's Island, SC, near Charleston and Banyan trees on the Big Island of Hi.
BarbBloomberg 9 years ago
Fantastic! I'd like to know what kind of trees they are, and where they were found!
KathyGilman 9 years ago
I for one love the imagery, play of light an shadow, and the chosen medium. Beautiful work.
JohnBalawejder 9 years ago
kind of a geeks response page,nowhere near as interesting as the trees themselves or the photos.,but I'm a botanist!
JoelDenney 9 years ago
I wish I hadn't started reading these comments. Love the photos, though.
Marjolein Jeroen 9 years ago
Like its not real !!amazingly beautiful. I'l agree about the colours. Trees should be in colour because the colours make them even more bea
JenniferWeigel 9 years ago
Comments on where these trees are and what they are would be nice. Beautiful photography, though! Stunning!
SamanthaSweetwater 9 years ago
Magnificent! I'm moed nearly to tears by these ancient beings, inviting us humans to stretch our imaginations far beyond our years.
Cherry Vercher 9 years ago
Color is good but the black and whites photo's makes it more visible to the eyes and it gives you more of a clue to how old the trees mayb
Russell Hodgkin 9 years ago
Very good; the link to Beth Moon web site at the top where there are details on the photos and some color photos for those who want them.
AndreaBen-Avraham 9 years ago
Absolutely magical, I can't get over the history they share and can you imagine if they could tell their stories and what they have seen....
Russell Hodgkin 9 years ago
I would have liked to have known where these trees were each found.....
Mary Bacon 9 years ago
"Remarkable Trees of the World" by Thomas Pakenham has color photos of many of the same trees and other amazing ones, I'm in love w/trees!
SvendErikSokkelund 9 years ago
There's no reason to use infrared for effect. The trees are magic enough in their own.
Patricia Balloona 9 years ago
Absolutely stunning and enchanting. The pictures are hauntingly beautiful.
Theresa Ross 9 years ago
Wha is wrong with you peopSo what if it's not REAL B&W. It's about how the person BEHIND the camera sees, feels & creates. They arebeautiful
Theresa Ross 9 years ago
It would be a boring world if we all took the same approach on capturing images.... Create, Be Yourself
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What is wrong with you people! It's all in the way the person BEHIND the camera feels, sees and creates. So what if it's not B&W, it's HER
SusanPribble 9 years ago
I love looking at trees and they each is its' own entity and has its' own story. The black and white is very nice, in my opinion.
SuperFurry 9 years ago
Did she mis the Tile of Linn village in Switzerland ...over 800 years old
JohnBessai 9 years ago
Very inspiring. I have seen some good examples near my home in Canada on Toronto islands.
RachNewport 9 years ago
Beautiful. Imagine what they could tell us..yet think about what they do tell us...very wise old trees
Gregg Iverson 9 years ago
We can no more view these realistical on a computer monitor than we could if they were platinum prints, silver prints or color prints.
PandorasBox 9 years ago
Rather than being overtaken by color, the lack of it allows us to be emotionally moved by these beauties. Subject conveyed well! ♡
PandorasBox 9 years ago
Rather than being overtaken by color, the lack of it allows us to be emotionally moved by these beauties
IllanaBerger 9 years ago
Simply stunning, profound and touching about the images and the standing beings themselves.
BeatrizTeruelAguilera 9 years ago
If You want take a spectacular foto, came to Elche city in Alicante, spain. Visit El Huerto del cura And look for La Palmera Imperial ;)
B.L. Blazy 9 years ago
For those who would like to see color go to the photograper Beth Moons website http://www.bethmoon.com/index.html
ClarkCarlton 9 years ago
Amazingly beautiful. Congratulations. Excellent conception, beautiful execution.
Trina Vaughn 9 years ago
These photo are profound and beautiful in a way that words cannot express for me. Thank you for your contribution Beth Moon. God Bless You
TrinaVaughn 9 years ago
These photos have a deep and profound emotional effect on me. Thank you Beth Moon. Stunning !!!
9 years ago
I am humbled at their magnificent! I have always loved trees and these made me cry. Can these photos be bought?
Anthony Boggess 9 years ago
go with the original colors for the tree, but change the background to duo tone.
AnthonyBoggess 9 years ago
go with the original colors for the tree, but change the background to duotone.
Viola Davis 9 years ago
It just goes to show you that God is very real who else can create such Beauty? Awesome! AMEN!
CindyOwens 9 years ago
Incredible images. I'm not about to get into a color vs a B&W discussion. The PHOTOGRAPHER chose the medium and took the pics.
WalterRobertsIII 9 years ago
Black and white is the artist's choice, so it is fine; but a bit cliched. Adams himself bemoaned ever becoming "an imitation of himself."
MariaHolloway 9 years ago
Wow these photos are beautiful. I love trees, old and new and would love to be able to photograph them properly. I think theyre great photos
LucienKaczmarek 9 years ago
Wonderful Photography / processing .... REALLY WOULD love to hug them ☥
MarkForster-king 9 years ago
A dream assignment to travel the world and visit these amazing places and stand in the humbling presence of these ancient living monuments.
RaoulEstlinbaum 9 years ago
Thank you Beth Moon for your hard work, talented eye and relentless dedication in preserving these living legacies of planet Earth. Wow.
SalvadorGonzales 9 years ago
Who cares black or what. Thank you for sharing and giving me the opportunity to see something I would have never been able to view.
Laurina Snyman-Kriel 9 years ago
William Sinclair you took the words out of my mouth. Some people are only seeing what they are missing and missing what they are seeing!
LaurinaSnyman-Kriel 9 years ago
William Sinclair you take the words out of my mouth! Some people are only seeing what they are missing and missing what they are seeing.
KatinaLennie 9 years ago
I love every photo in this album, true as ChantalePerron added colour would have expressed the brilliance of life. Spectacular nonetheless.
Connie Doughman 9 years ago
I would like to see the dialog shift to the trees instead of our color preference for the images.
CosmicForce 9 years ago
What I am shocked about is the lack of commenting on the beauty, wonder and awe of the subject matter These are amazing trees!
CamilleMatthews 9 years ago
Love this I am addicted to trees I intently look at each branch and root and I especially love ke winter trees because the soul of the tree
Gina Richards 9 years ago
almost sepia. accentuates shape and form. colour- caught in that..missing early Earth memories when tree covered .
GinaRichards 9 years ago
Its not black and white. Its almost sepia. It gives depth. Its meant for you to see the size and form. If it was colour- t'would be lost.
ThomasDermody 9 years ago
True. It would be fascinating if these were in color as well, but these are just amazing! Great technique! Great trees!!
paulapinsoneault 9 years ago
I just loved the trees I feel that I was given a gift. And it would be so nice if people would just enjoy the gift they were given paulapin
SamanthaElkins 9 years ago
These are amazing. I tend to enjoy B&W and sepia tone photos more then color to bring out texture and shading. For me, these are perfect
JeanneBraich 9 years ago
I thought I'd see one of the the 3oldest olive trees in the world.One is in my father's beautiful country of Bar, Montenegro by the Adriatic
CherylWilliams 9 years ago
Wow all the negative posts & everyone's entitled to the opinion ,the point missing is14 glorious years of enjoying and sharing it with us
HeatherTomalty 9 years ago
Love them as they are- would also like to see these same trees in all the other techniques described and side by side- another artist/book?
WillBurris 9 years ago
Black and White has a certain style, but I agree that living entities are better represented in full color.
AmyahLabrèche-Docq 9 years ago
Beauties... mix of B&W and IR give an other dimension to those magnificent trees... a flare of old... would like tosee the rest of them :)
Cary Solomon 9 years ago
Some of you folks are making my head hurt. Try using your sense of sight without your sense of right. These photos look great
JoseTorres 9 years ago
Color black and white I'm just happy someone took these pictures so I could see them.
CarySolomon 9 years ago
You folks are making my head hurt. Just use your sense of sight and not your sense of right
MarciLittle 9 years ago
I love these. B&W is one of the best ways to capture the spirit of your subjects. Strips away all distractions & you see the beauty within.
RayBeckner 9 years ago
B&W definitely shows more contrast which aids in the first impression. I would like to see them in color as well so I could feel the image.
RalphSalomon 9 years ago
This is really fine work. B&W was definitely the way to go here. The level of detail, textures.... the bones of the trees, are what counts.
KrisSchade 9 years ago
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful! Trees...my life passion. Please help protect these giants.
Herbert Senft 9 years ago
Simply Awesome. I added this link to my website. I also think the black and white photography added much to the experience. BRAVO!
HerbertSenft 9 years ago
Beyond amazing. I put this link into my plant website. Awesome shots and I LOVED the black and white photography. It adds everything!
javierrodriguezmori 9 years ago
¡¡ It's wonderfull, all history, if trees could talk !!. I woukld like to see them in their real colors too.
Monika Morgan 9 years ago
I love it that the photos are in black and white, but it would be nice to know what sort of trees they all are.
YvonneSundby 9 years ago
They are all majestic in their ancient grounds. Thank you so much for sharing them. Absolutely Magical!
ShellyDavis 9 years ago
They are just so beautiful , they make my heart sing. Just think we are apart of them and they are a part of us, and with out them we could
Brian Simpson 9 years ago
If you can agree that a photographer can be an artist then these are Beth Moon's interpretation of what she saw. An individuals view.
DidierLEBars 9 years ago
simply amazing beauty ;the highest secoia lately mesured would fit in how many picture of the site ?
RogerStritmatter 9 years ago
I think these trees are awesome. Thank you for such an amazing post.
Dharam Bindra 9 years ago
When I have to leave my School in 1978, me and my friends decided to plant some trees so that when ever we return back we may remember 1978
Dharam Bindra 9 years ago
Trees are real Gods who keep on giving their best without asking for anything in return. Those who love and care trees are also Gods.
CathyWallace 9 years ago
color or black/white is irrelevant when these trees are so incredible. These make me want to explore every cranny, dream, smile, feel.
DharamBindra 9 years ago
Trees are really Gods. Who keep on giving us their best without asking anything from us. Evolved and civilized love them and care for tree
Cathie Sherwood 9 years ago
Glorious! I adore our ancient Trees ... thank you soo much for your wonderful dedication that allows us to see them! Amazing photography ...
ScottJohnson 9 years ago
sure would be great to know the species and age of the trees. Educate me.
Christina Justus 9 years ago
Very moving. I wish it said what kind they are. Or what country. I'm betting I can't afford the book.
ChristinaJustus 9 years ago
I have no words to describe how moving it was to see them. I wish it said what kind they are.
StillTheArm11 9 years ago
Don't mind the filter choice but I'm pretty sure these trees look completely different in living picture. True art is just being.
CathieSherwood 9 years ago
OOOOH! Thank you sooo much for taking these ... I LOVE TREES beyond words & the ancients are such a powerhouse of wisdom & life stories! xx
DianaTaylor 9 years ago
I don't give a fig if the prints are b&w. What they do tell me is that we need to appreciate their beauty.
TammyWilson 9 years ago
Is there a place noted from where each tree pic was taken? I'm curious
Connie Thaggard 9 years ago
All I know is I have never seen trees this size or shapes in my life ! Really enjoyed them!
ConnieThaggard 9 years ago
All I know is I have never in my life time seen trees shaped , sized, this magnificent ! Just beautiful and I enjoy looking at them....rare
NedTillman 9 years ago
What do we as a species need to do to ensure that these trees and all life remains vibrant for future generations?
BlaineGreenhagen 9 years ago
Loved the photographs! The black and white make the pictures so vivid. It must be amazing to see such trees in person.
Jana Ingman 9 years ago
LOVE! I just want to go to these places and hug them all!!! These are magnificent!
JanaIngman 9 years ago
I love them all. I would love to go to these places and see them first hand and take pictures first hand and give them all hugs! love love!!
MarciLazerson 9 years ago
Incredibly beautiful! They look like they're reaching up to the heavens!
RhondaDevine 9 years ago
Where is the Angel Oak from Johns Island SC? Its over 200 yrs old. ??
Carol McMeans 9 years ago
For crying out loud! Color-B&W-Infrared! This is just way of seeing these trees. There are 100 more! Let's enjoy this way for now! Lovely!
FreeGoddess 9 years ago
I was extremely disappointed that the names and locations weren't displayed. Otherwise, exquisitely beautiful haunting images.
FreeGoddess 9 years ago
I was extremely disappointed that the names and locations weren't displayed. Otherwise, exquisitely beautiful haunting images.
CarolMcMeans 9 years ago
For crying out loud! Color-B&W-Infrared! This is just one way of seeing these trees! There are 100 more! Let's enjoy this way for now! LOL
AnneSinclair 9 years ago
I enjoyed your photos very much,......I love trees and many of the ones you showed today I have never seen in my 76 years . Thank you for po
EmBlacksmith 9 years ago
I can't wait to show my friends these stunning photos. Trees are some of the most evolved forms of e.n.e.r.g.y. on this sweet planet
Shelley Haggard 9 years ago
Beth Moon has gifted us with a glimpse of the past, present and future and has captured her subjects old souls with great dignity. Thanks!
ShelleyHaggard 9 years ago
Beth Moon has gifted us with glimpses of the past, present and future and has captured these old souls with great dignity. Many thanks Beth.
SondraHenderson 9 years ago
Would love to travel to see all of these wonderful trees. What a journey that would be to see how God has give us so many gifts of nature.
AlanGrabowski 9 years ago
The comments go to show we can't please everyone!!! Photography will always be a personal choice just like life is a personal choice! KISS
Roger Sullivan 9 years ago
What do I think??? Well those are some fantastic trees...I would like to see them in person...I can feel the power of these trees as I look
CarolAnnMcCarn 9 years ago
I love trees myself. These are so beautiful they are a shining example of Mother Nature at her best:)
LeonTrumpp 9 years ago
Hopefully these ancient giants will be protected from poachers and woodsmen .
JoyJackson 9 years ago
So other worldly! I only wish there were captions. I would love to know what kinds of trees they are and where they are.
WilliamSmith 9 years ago
I like the near infrared photography. It leaves a peaceful, otherworldly impression. It also looks quite nice in winter time.
LauraSederberg 9 years ago
Amazing trees and wonderfully amazing photos, too. I also appreciate the b/w versions.
RachelSoucy 9 years ago
Totally amazing! I love photographing trees and putting them in either black and white or Sepia. Truly amazing shots!
NanciChrismer 9 years ago
She spent 14 years shooting ... she can print as she pleases..... beautiful work! !!!
LilianeMuller 9 years ago
No word exist to express their beauty. They grew in the silence of the life time.
EricFairchild 9 years ago
They are some of the most sublime, expressive things that have ever lived.
JessEspinosa 9 years ago
I love these photos. I only wished the photographer indicated the locations of the trees.
KitMcKnight 9 years ago
I completely understand why she chose black and white for photos of historic trees: It resembles illustrations of prehistoric animals.
JonathanCampbell 9 years ago
Best comment: "Anyhow most mammals see B&W only". Yeah, I'm sure the photographer took these for most mammals other than humans to enjoy.
SusanRose-Robinson 9 years ago
The most amazing trees I've ever seen. What a treasure! Gives new meaning to the word tree house.
MikeWiggins 9 years ago
Why argue about the color? Just look at the trees. They are still there so if you want to snap a pic with your phone you can. Sheesh.
Chengwatana4est 9 years ago
I love the old trees, great job to the photographer/artist. The pics do not appear b&w to me. Different gray values make details pop!
TerrySenior 9 years ago
Much better in colour. If you have the originals in colour I would love to see them.
DebiCalogero 9 years ago
Beautiful. The B&W tells a completely different story they have to tell beyond being an old wise tree. And color would tell another one too.
CherylBruskyDanz 9 years ago
These photos are magnificent. These are of the race of Ents in Tolkien's " Lord of the Rings". Black & white emphasizes their mystery.
PeggyWestmoreland 9 years ago
Just breathtaking! It was a good choice to use infrared to accentuate the details of these monoliths.
Kiki Nelson 9 years ago
If people took the time to research the work, they would understand that they are Platinum prints. It raises the bar far higher than B/W.
JenniferGriffith 9 years ago
I love the pics, but wish the tree species were identified, & maybe have a basic location included.
KikiNelson 9 years ago
These aren't in Black and White. If you take the time to research Beth Moon's work (instead of just complain) you'll learn about Platinum.
Amarina Rose 9 years ago
The angles used, the time of day, & sky conditions offer a dramatic feel.
NicholasTeele 9 years ago
Outstanding! Took me back to Ansel Adams. The superb richness depth and texture of black and white.
AmarinaRose 9 years ago
The photos capture the magnificence of the trees, likely due to the angle from which they were photographed and the time of day.
DianeDarling 9 years ago
absolutely breathtaking! Love the black and white....it really puts the focus on the tree itself
SharonDunn 9 years ago
Fantastic beautifull things!! under appreciated in the world we live in !!
MatíasHerrero 9 years ago
excellent work. I Totally support the artist. great textures, highlights and also shapes. couldn't be better. would buy the book.
KimBalachowski 9 years ago
I think your works are amazing. I enjoyed looking into each and every picture. Love the black and white! Thank you for sharing the beauty.
RachelOsborn 9 years ago
Spectacular photos of these living giants! The only thing that would make this slideshow better would be to add location and type of tree.
MiriamWolff 9 years ago
fantastic,there are ancient olive trees in the garden of the church of All nations in Jerusalem...
MelanieAlspaugh 9 years ago
I would love to see these prints in person. wonder where and when she might be showing them?
Presa Canario Kennel 9 years ago
Phottos are black and white because you dont pay for them, is onest like this
PresaCanarioKennel 9 years ago
photos are black and white because you dont pay for them! is onest like this
Michelle Nevers-Grow 9 years ago
I love the black and white. One tends to see what may have been missed when in color - kudos to the talented photographer.
John Proffitt 9 years ago
If you don't like her format, quit complaining and go take your own pictures!
MichelleNevers-Grow 9 years ago
I love the black and white - they are stunning and without color to draw the eye, one sees so much more - thank you for sharing your talent.
John Proffitt 9 years ago
B&W is the more difficult photo medium because all you have to work with are shadows and texture. Great photos!
JohnProffitt 9 years ago
I think it's a hoot that folks are complaining about her choice of black and white. They should go take their own pics.
JulesCrooke 9 years ago
Why are people so damning, these prints are absolutely stunning, however the artist has chosen to present them. I love them all! :)
JenniferAbel 9 years ago
Absolutely beautiful , black & white is all that is needed to bring the best out in them, sorry I disagree about being in colour.
kasim zenel 9 years ago
I wish some info had been added to each such as the location of the tree, county, type of tree(if possible) ect.
9 years ago
I will have to capture each countries oldest tree in high res colour and k8 vid :-)
MaureenRoszkowski 9 years ago
Boredpanda does artists a disservice by omitting their titles for their pictures. I prefer to go to the artist website! http://www.bethmoon.
Nydia de Keyzer 9 years ago
Humans see colors. Trees express them selfs in color. Humans have freedom of expression.The mind makes mental choices. I like color! :-)
NydiadeKeyzer 9 years ago
Humans see colors. Trees are not -in black and white-. Human minds try to embellish what is already perfect in nature. ( = OK too). :-)
9 years ago
OMG! Why not, just accept it?! They are great pictures of great trees, in black and white!
Bruno de Hemricourt de Grunne 9 years ago
Those pictures are wonderful. There is no doubt about it. But I don`t want to know about the carbon spent in travels to obtain that result.
Rachael Hallard-Navin 9 years ago
Trees are beautiful and magical things and this just enhances that.
nancymckinley 9 years ago
I'd like to have some of that twisted bark when it falls off to use as an art piece indoors. It's unbelievable what you have to pay for a st
Kanthasamy Ganeshan 9 years ago
We have a this Big tree in Sri lanka at Mannar district , but not like this much big , anyway trees are always very important to Human
ShielahAndersen 9 years ago
I love the multi-tonal effect. I just wish the photog would have included the name/location of each tree in the article.
Angelique Bianca 9 years ago
Gorgeous! If man would worship the trees and water, instead of money and false idols, there would be world peace.
BeatrijsAnckaert 9 years ago
I can't think when I see this! it takes my breath away, I love trees and this grabs my heart. Is there a publication of this fotos???thanks!
DanielleShorten 9 years ago
They would of looked amazing in their true colours but they still look superb in b+w.. Thanks for sharing, wouldnt have seen them otherwise
CarolParker 9 years ago
Very Ansel Adams, lovely images but I half agree with Chantale, I think the shots should have been done in both color and black and white.
PatrickMelanson 9 years ago
wish for Life colour ... although d drama of white on black enhances their majesty works of love & Nature ~
BenjaminMartinez 9 years ago
Were is EL TULE from Oaxaca one of the oldest trees in the world.
Austin Propst 9 years ago
Wish the photos were labeled with where they were taken and what they are. I know many were taken in Madagascar of the Baobabs.
Carey Wilson 9 years ago
The photographs are gorgeous. I just wish they were labeled with the kind of tree, how old it is, and where on Earth it's located.
ElizabethSek 9 years ago
I love them exactly as they are! Thank you for sharing your work. Absolutely beautiful. Wishing you all the best for the New Year. :)
NancyCronin 9 years ago
Beautiful and mystical. I could sit and look at each one of them all day and wonder. They are fabulous and beautiful photographs. Thank you
NancySteiner 9 years ago
Magnificent....love every picture. Thanks to the photographer. A worthy mission!!!
GeorgiannaMorgan 9 years ago
Love the richness of it all and the stories they tell....wish they could tell us what they've seen and heard!
AndyBarrett 9 years ago
Well done madame and what a beautiful journey you must have had xxxxxx
AdrianMansfield 9 years ago
amazing pics - black and white or not the subject is still the same it's the photographers choice. Can't take away they are fabulous trees
skatopolisII 9 years ago
Sry, but all i'm thinking is what are these picture printed on? Paper? Best be recycled or somethin else. 'cause that would mighty silly imo
AdriPeteHering 9 years ago
Stunning, amazing, beautiful.... wise. Thank you for being so inspired as to take beautiful photos of these amazing trees, for us. Thankyou
FranckLeveneur 9 years ago
Amazing. Majestic. I've seen 1200 years old tree and all I could feel was respect and humbleness.
Paul Minigiello 9 years ago
Powerful images as they are. From a person with a firm grasp of composition and lighting. Beautiful, serene and majestic!
PaulMinigiello 9 years ago
Amazing images as they are. Through the lens of a person with a firm grasp of composition and lighting. Beautiful, serene, and majestic!
AnneRoberts 9 years ago
Phenomal work, kudos to the artist that immortalized these "survivors". These are the most beautiful tree photos I have ever seen.
MichaelPatterson 9 years ago
That is awesome. I do agree with you on your point Chantale Perron.
CateColeman 9 years ago
I love the pictures being in black and white because there ancient tree and when I here the word ancient I think of black and white!!!
DawnaAndrew 9 years ago
I LOVE these pictures! I do a lot of photography and would give just about anything to do what she does!! Love the black and white.
MicheleSilva 9 years ago
I think that these trees speak more wisely than any human I've ever listened to!!!!
ReginaGalante 9 years ago
Great pictures,however, where are they? What is the species? Approximate age of each tree pictured? Oh, so many questions…answers?
HansWeston 9 years ago
I think these photos are great in black and white, but processed well ( not overdone), colour would serve better I think.
SusanGregan 9 years ago
It would be interesting to have all the pictures I n both color and black and white . That would be a great contrast.
RatanBanerjee 9 years ago
How funny it would be , If I could climb up all these ammazing and gigantic trees !
RebeccaLePage 9 years ago
Amazing trees it's as though they all have their own unique personality.
Ykaro Hariel 9 years ago
What is that door between the two trees? And the lamp too?? The most!!
Joe Embery 9 years ago
Go to her site http://www.bethmoon.com/ the pics are in colors, just not the ones you expect.
Pat Carlisle 9 years ago
I wish they prints were in color and she stated where each tree is located; i.e. what country.
David Marley 9 years ago
Stunning B&W captures the monumental character of these trees, some look to b over a thousand years old
LindaZagwolski-Durand 9 years ago
What wonderful pictures, I love theblack and white. What a lucky lady that she has had the privilege to photograph these masterpieces.
CarrieRogersClark 9 years ago
this is an amazing collection of work! the black and white photos give the allure and mystic power they posess. simply stunning!
DrGraceGniazdowska 9 years ago
Absolutely beautiful, but I bet she never went to Poland, there are some gorgeous very very old trees in the cemeteries and parks.
Heidi Underhill 9 years ago
I love it in black and white, but would love to see color too. I love these pics! Great job!
BridgetForeman 9 years ago
Amazing artwork, but besides missing their vibrant colors, I also would very much like to know where in the world they are.
LouisaGluck 9 years ago
I imagine the book will tell the age, location and a story about her experience with each tree. She is blessed to be their messenger.
Barb Tilander-Mack 9 years ago
They are the baobab trees of Madagascar I believe...truly magnificent!
RhondaLane 9 years ago
I really am enjoying the B&W however I would like to know what types of trees they are and country of origin........
Jean MacIntosh 9 years ago
Would love to have seen captions as to where these beautiful trees are.
JeanMacIntosh 9 years ago
I wish there were captions by the photos so we know where these beautiful trees are located.
MichelleJones-Tamblin 9 years ago
The beauty that is captured in every photo is absolutely amazing!! I love them all!! Great job!! :)
RoyMathiew 9 years ago
Thank you, Ms Moon, for all your time and effort to show us all that. Those are magnificent examples of nature's structural balance.
ElaineFitzgerald 9 years ago
i think you should elaborate on the trees & let us know what we are looking @ also their location, but ----there very beautiful als
EvelynnLespier 9 years ago
I love the majestic portraits of these Trees ! I love the etheriel feel and ancient glory, Thank you so much for sharing !
Eye Bicycle 9 years ago
I you require color for your little brains to function properly you don't belong here.
KateRogers 9 years ago
Trees are among my favourite living things. I love this and find the choice of black and white focuses the eye on texture, size and shape.
ColleenDinovo 9 years ago
These are absolutely amazing, in black/white - the structures stand out from the surrounding. They are magnificent -- I would love to one!
9 years ago
I would love to have a color for comparison in my mind's eye. I think location would be great. Talk about comparison, a true visual & photo
9 years ago
I love the B&W but would also like to see a color comparison. You can draw both visions in my mind's eye.
Steve Rowell 9 years ago
Incredible work. She also photographed Pando, I'm assuming... I hope... The oldest living thing on earth? Aspen clone forest in SW Utah.
SteveRowell 9 years ago
Incredible. She did photograph Pando too, I'm assuming... I hope... The oldest living thing on earth? Aspen clone forest in SW Utah.
MichaelLaffey 9 years ago
Some captions would be nice. What kind of tree, where it was photographed.
9 years ago
i think the vintage colors go with the theme here. plus it makes the trees and their surroundings more mysterious.
Minotavros 9 years ago
Everybody's an art critic all of a sudden. So comfy on your ample arses flipping through fb having done absolutely nothing original
RubyMorris 9 years ago
I LOVE TREES! These are beautiful. Clearly old, but is not sure about ancient. The oldest tree is recorded to be four hundred years old.
JamesO'Donoghue 9 years ago
We create colour in our minds it's actually a figment of our imagination
Jenny Coffman 9 years ago
BTW the book provides the scientific name for each tree and their common name.
Jenny Coffman 9 years ago
A majestic and beautiful B&W masterpiece devoted to ancient trees!!!! I am captivated by how the photos give me a feeling of nostalgia!!!!
SaniraNation 9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arc7OGjmb20&list=UUzXvlk5vV9GZQpus2AeNfPw
JennyCoffman 9 years ago
Majestic and a beautiful B&W master piece showcasing ancient trees. Every photo moved me in a nostalgic way!
BethReynolds 9 years ago
Some are very good - most look like point and shoot and not too much thought into the light or composition.
JulieBrooks 9 years ago
I would really have preferred labeling, species, location, approximate age; I did think the photos were wonderful (no color needed).
LesWestfallJr. 9 years ago
This is the work of Beth Moon. She doesn't shoot in black & white. She using platinum printing techniques of the old masters. Archival work
Bruno de Hemricourt de Grunne 9 years ago
Those pictures are wonderful. There is no doubt about it. But I don`t want to know about the carbon spent in travels to obtain that result.
ChantalePerron 9 years ago
On that one, i disagree about the black and white choice. Trees are magnificent in their colors, they express so much more of their life!
AliceSwartz 9 years ago
Black & white better highlights the textures, which is mostly what makes them interesting.
Load More Replies... Smores 9 years ago
Go to http://www.bethmoon.com/TouchWood01.html, she has the names under the photos and then you can Google the locale.
Load More Replies... Molkisha美安歌 9 years ago
The point of them being in black and white is to express their age. They are as old as time, so b&w gives them thus atmosphere. Big like!
LisaCombest 9 years ago
Magnificent old beings. I love the black and white format. It helps show the detail in the tree's bark. It also helps imply age.
LucianaBalderrama 9 years ago
Amaizing!! They are so beautiful! Congratulations! Great subject!
ChaliqODonnell 9 years ago
I wish I knew where they were I'd like to see a few in person. B&W is nice but I disagree with the comments about the highlights & textures.
MichelleGoldsmith 9 years ago
Beautiful, but it would be better if in each photo there was some sense of scale. It is only the ruins (Thai?) that show relative size.
Chengwatana4est 9 years ago
These do not appear b&w to me, so many different gray values. These are stunning. Brilliant job by the photographer/artist
MarkElsdon 9 years ago
Stunning and captured beautifully! No colour required IMO, but I'd love to know what the trees are and where they are too!
Susanta Nayak 4 years ago
Just amazing trees which r telling a lot of ancient history of the civilization ... Black & white photos showing its own beauty ... As an artist I always inspired by trees as it shows me as with composition of many human bodies & I made some paintings with concept of human life & generation ... Thanks for ur wonderful photographs ...
Alexandra Cevallos Castro 5 years ago
Magnificent work. She should come to Manabí province in Ecuador, S.A. We have the most ancient and sensuous Ceibo trees.
Kristi Chaffin 7 years ago
I would love to have a giant framed print of one of these for my living room.
Brenda Ingram 7 years ago
I think they are all divine in presentation and would love to have a very large panel of several of those shown. Trees are awesome. They remind me of elephants. Massive and ancient.
Örjan Danielsson 7 years ago
Karl Brodowsky/Wikimedia Commons The world’s oldest known living tree sprouted sometime during the last Ice Age, roughly 9,550 years ago. This 16-foot spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden may look more like a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree, but don’t be fooled: this little guy’s root system got started back when the British Isles were still connected to Europe by an ice bridge. According to Wired, geologist Leif Kullman, who discovered the tree, named it after his dead dog.
Keith Boeckman 7 years ago
It would be nice if there was some info with these, like what kind of tree, where the photo was taken, how old is the tree, etc
Rosemary W Sullivan 7 years ago
Some remind me of trees on the island of Nevis.......love trees anywhere I meet them.
Dean Mindock 7 years ago
She used B&W and infrared for some of the photos, methinks. This brings out the form and shape better than full color. Memo to self: time to upgrade my old point and shoot camera.
Cyndi Foore 7 years ago
The black and white is so much more dramatic than color, you look at the texture and shape rather than be distracted with colors.
Charmaine MacDonald 8 years ago
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Joan McKniff 8 years ago
How could you not provide location captions or even a list after the photos?
McKenzie Leedom 8 years ago
Yes, let's all waste our breath arfuing about whether they shiuld be in black and white or not.
KimKelly 8 years ago
I wish it included a little more info about each tree such as age, location, date taken, known history, etc. Other than that fantastic post :)
EnriqueOrtiz 9 years ago
Just amazing. The forms that life takes are simply unimaginable by our human brains.
AdrianRodriguez 9 years ago
I love it I'm Color Blind but I'm A neon guy (big Time ) this Really helps thank's
AnnePike 9 years ago
Would like know the trees names and which in country they grew. I am a black and white photo fan, at the time we were interested in photography there were no such thing as color films, you had to make the best of light, shadows and composition to make your pictures talk, and that was not easy.
CraigMurphy 9 years ago
A location for each tree would be nice alongside the type of tree it is.
MarioMartinazzi 9 years ago
Interesting idea, nice shots. Unfortunately this massive use of photoshop screw-up everything.
MarioMartinazzi 9 years ago
Interesting idea, good shots, unfortunately this massive use of photoshop screw-up everything.
MaryGoodson 9 years ago
I wish there were something in each photo to provide some sense of scale. No idea if these trees are huge or small (but old).
ElizabethButler 9 years ago
These trees are beyond awesome. They display the patterns underlying the growth of their various species, not so apparent in young trees. Without color, these are made more apparent.
BobdeLange 9 years ago
Great to see how human beaúties are overgrown by time. When will Rembrandts Nachtwacht be overgrown ?? Bob de Lange, Holland
hasanmohammedsalem 9 years ago
These trees are in my country, in the island of Socotra. And there is the most beautiful.
hasanmohammedsalem 9 years ago
These Trees are in my country, in the Island of Socotra. And there is the most beautiful.
MarvinVader 9 years ago
I'd love to know a little more ....i.e. what is the name of tree, location etc. Otherwise the images are beautiful and b/w gives another dimension.
MohammadHasan 9 years ago
I am speechless. Stunning and spectacular. Tells about nature's complexities and wonders. Yes location of sites would have been helpful at the same place.
WayneEllis 9 years ago
Fantastic photography. Good choice using B/W but it would also be nice to see them in colour as well.
MugumeKalyegira 9 years ago
These pictures and trees are truly amazing. What a beauty, nature at its best.
DavidButler 9 years ago
everyone has so much to b***h about. i think these pictures are bloody fantastic! i would just like to see captions of locations! inspiring!
MarkKincaid 9 years ago
awesome though I'd love have seen her photgraphs in color and where were the california redwood trees which are 100's of years old and tall!
MarkKincaid 9 years ago
awesome... though I would have loved seeing these trees in color which is much more magnificent and I would have loved seeing those giant
AmandaNickolauson 9 years ago
they are fascinating and beautiful but I would have loved to see the same pictures in color .
LarrynLonaSantos 9 years ago
I agree with you ChantalePerron, and it also would have been nice to know what kind of tree it is and where it's from, don't you think.?
JocelynYockey 9 years ago
I am a tree lover/hugger & I thank you so much for showing some of the pictures from her book. These are awesome!!
FriedaFereno 9 years ago
These trees are magnificent examples of nature. My hats off to the photographer who recognized their beauty.
BarbaraUpton 9 years ago
I really enjoyed every picture and scrolled through them several times. Would like to purchase the book.
TeresaHarris 9 years ago
Beautiful art work this really aw me God Bless the hand Crafter great work
JohnDollriehs 9 years ago
The trees have incredible shapes. But the vision of the photographer puts them into a different plane. So ethereal.
LynnConnolly 9 years ago
Why must people critique in a closed minded way something shared that is so intimate to the photographer.
ToniBenefield 9 years ago
These are awesome. I would like to know what kind of tree and where they are. Not that I'm going to go find them just curious.
JosephBesedic 9 years ago
Beautiful.... and folks wanna destroy those environments that keep these giants alive?!
DeborahDeLanceyBell 9 years ago
I love trees. These are the most amazing pictures that I have ever seen. Wow!
PaulKuroda 9 years ago
Wonderful, only B&W brings out the textures that color can distract. Seemingly to me, used filters with B&W film, like red or green.
LeslieMunson 9 years ago
I agree that the black and white shows the texture. It's also much more difficult to get this kind of quality photography without color.
GracielaPacheco 9 years ago
I think the photographs are beautiful! Enjoyed them all. Doesn't matter how they were done. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder
JammieLeigh 9 years ago
very interesting is what i think. would live to know where a lot of these trees are, and what they are. :)
JaneSimmons 9 years ago
Here is one in color, with starts, splendid!!! http://www.bethmoon.com/DN016.html
CynthiaAllenMcLaglen 9 years ago
Absolutely magnificent and stupendous. It brings tears to my eyes and cheers to my heart. Cynthia Allen McLaglen
CynthiaAllenMcLaglen 9 years ago
Absolutely and stupendously magnificent! Bravo Beth Moon! It brings tears to my eyes and CHEERS TO MY HEART! Cynthia Allen McLaglen
DonnaBrinkley 9 years ago
Beautiful images. For those arguing about the photographer's artistic choices & methods: http://www.bethmoon.com/Process3.html
MarielleJimenez 9 years ago
Ces arbres sont comme des ancêtres, ils portent tellement d'histoires et de sagesse. Merci.
patcappelli@yahoo.ca 9 years ago
The artist view is not my view I want colour who cares about black and white trees, obviously the artis did it for themselves no care for
patcappelli@yahoo.ca 9 years ago
I love all earthly plants, it would be best shown in colour I could marvel at the leaves their colour the colour of the trunks etc.
MiddletownD 9 years ago
perfect choice for art geeks <.1% disappointing to all who will never witness their full glory as they truly exist. 99.9+% 14 yrs wasted.
RobertRepp 9 years ago
I think she completely forgot the bristle cone pine out of the high Sierra Nevada which is the oldest living thing I'm told.
GloriaDeChavarriaga 9 years ago
Maravillosas fotos, amo el B&W en fotografía, su textura resalta, los años dan majestuosidad. felicitaciones.
Charles Whitin 9 years ago
Extraordinary duotones! Amazing specimens. I wish there were more varieties. Sequoias. Pines. Maples. Birches. Is this a partial selection?
SharonWoods 9 years ago
Couldn't care less what technique was used ... these are truly magnificent trees and the photographs capture that magnificence! Beautiful
RupertRussell 9 years ago
Gosh! What a grand collection. An Avenue of tree pix!! Would be good if tree's names appeared in tiny font. Thanks to all involved.
Vicky Jamerson 9 years ago
I love all of these pictures of the trees... I've always love trees I look forward to seeing more!!!!
NormaNelson 9 years ago
Wow, those photos are awesome. I did not know such trees exist. Thanks for sharing your work.
Deborah Titus 9 years ago
I agree if these were photographed in color so I can picture myself the awe, beauty of intricateness and strength in appearance.
AlejandraCrispo 9 years ago
Me gustaría que publicaran las fotos con la explicación de qué arbol es y donde fue sacada la foto al pie de cada una. Es importante!
SarahKinnally 9 years ago
Incredible work. These trees are amazing! Im glad I could see such beauty. Thanks to the artist.
DebbieAshmon 9 years ago
I think these photos are amazing!!! Love the Balboa trees. Don't they grow on an island with really interesting creatures beyond the trees?
Chaliq ODonnell 9 years ago
The Highlights & textures seem to be lost in almost every picture.
EmmaTanglevine 9 years ago
i wish to know what kind of trees they are and where they were photographed....
SusanneHämmerle 9 years ago
it`s beautifull & we really should take care of our trees and plant trees .
DoloresFleming 9 years ago
I THINK THEY ARE ALL THE MOST UGLY TREES I HAVE EVER SEEN….I HAVE BEAUTIFUL OAKS, MAPLES, DOGWOODS AND ALL SORTS OF BEAUTIFUL AROUND ME…
JennieJones 9 years ago
Thank you to this artist for her dedication and bringing such magnificent beauty to paper.i would have like to see this in full color nd b&w
MelodyPrewitt 9 years ago
AMAZING thank you for sharing the Photos with us... BEAUTIFUL,,, YOU GOTTA CHECK IT OUT...
Robin Clark 9 years ago
Phenominal pictures...the last few Mother Life Trees left in the world...very bitter sweet feelings for me
MaryellenJaynes 9 years ago
has she photographed the oldest huon pine in Tasmania Australia that too is magnificent you need permission to go there location is secret
DouglasRobbemond 9 years ago
Trees=Terrestrial_monuments, men cannot beat this inexplicable beauty. Thanks 4 sharing. Like to touch all of them if they really exist. DS
CarolPrendergast 9 years ago
Wow beautiful trees, they look surreal in b&w, colour would have been nice
Kathleen Greenawalt 9 years ago
wish they were captioned. I would like to know where they are and what kind of tree.
KathleenGreenawalt 9 years ago
wish they were captioned. I would like to know what kind of tree...and where they grow
RichardOliveria 9 years ago
Wish she would have said SOMETHING about each tree. What Country, type, etc etc... But the are wonderful.
ChristinaHenson 9 years ago
Th re should be a paragraph about each tree under the pictures says how old they are and when n when they were found. Other than that good.
MariaTerezaNavesAgrello 9 years ago
Fantastic. So many historys each one could tell-us. Congratulations
KerryMatthews 9 years ago
These are magnificent monuments to time and the power of nature. Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us.
ArteasePatGuerre 9 years ago
Beautiful work. No comparison to others, as everyone is an individual. My dad was witness to greats and still loved all. Humbly appreciate.
FranciscoQuiñones 9 years ago
Trees are our grand grand grand parents, and they will always stay alive, generously providing Love & Life from every cell of their beings.
Carolyn Meehan 9 years ago
A giant Japanese Pagoda tree in Edgartown is the oldest of its kind on our continent. http://mvobsession.com/2009/09/15/the-pagoda-tree/
CarolynMeehan 9 years ago
My one request is that they have names and places where they grow. Some I recognize, but others are unique to their own little worlds. "???"
KellyannartKellyannLyman 9 years ago
Love these images! Brings back the idea of hug a tree a day! kellyannartsalon.com
Simone Kersten 9 years ago
My deepest respect for the lovely pictures of these majestic giants. To all who complain - go and make it "better". I love the pictures.
RobertMcGowan 9 years ago
Fascinating trees, the countries that they are in would be of interest to most viewers I suspect.
MelanieVaughn 9 years ago
They are beautiful. I wish each were dated and perhaps where they grow captions were included.
PetraKnibbe 9 years ago
One of the most beautiful projects of nature I have ever seen. The power and serenity of trees impress me incredibly
ClaudiaParvanta 9 years ago
So many of the trees have grown in relatively hostile environments. I find that quite amazing.
Modeontwerpster Mieke van Gijzel 9 years ago
Are you real hafing a problem about the colour???
Modeontwerpster Mieke van Gijzel 9 years ago
All your fantasies are real..... Stay real ......
Tracee Guynn-Leavell 9 years ago
I see the infra-red now... and the platinum printing is amazing... Just incredible.... These are the types of photos I'd love to take..
TraceeGuynn-Leavell 9 years ago
Gorgeous. I think the choice of going black and white is extremely on point. I love the tonal differences..
Arlene Caissie 9 years ago
They totally blow my mind, absolutely amazing. I'm in awe. Imagine how old these trees are, Think about all they ,have gone through.
RobertShaw 9 years ago
Could I please know WTF I'm looking at? These trees are hundreds (thousands?) of years old, but I don't know how old or where or how...
Jonny Holden 9 years ago
The artist is the ultimate authority on their work - we are only allowed to view .............
Jonny Holden 9 years ago
@chantalePerron - I disagree with you . If this artist thinks black and white is right for the work who are you to question that ??
JonnyHolden 9 years ago
Knarly - twisted and beautiful . If it is possible to know a tree this lady does . Wonderful work
JaniceLyndon 9 years ago
I'd love to have an old tree in my back yard. Well done, the black and white gives the picture mystery and a sense of calm, describes words
Rudolph Furtado 9 years ago
Having personally visited Angkor Wat was amazed at the size and width of some of these trees of which a few are in these photo's.
RudolphFurtado 9 years ago
Classic.Having personally visited Angkor Wat was just amazed by the size and breadth of some of these ancient trees which are in thes photo
JulieSchleinz 9 years ago
Thank you, photographer, for doing the traveling and picture-taking for me! You are as awesome as these wise, seasoned tree.
SoniaAllen 9 years ago
Beautiful pictures! I wish it said where the trees were. I was looking for the "Major Oak" of Sherwood Forrest. I don't think it's there.
PippaDavis-West 9 years ago
I think you are all a load of pompous twits these trees are beautiful, they are not the subject of teaching session they are to be admired!
CoraWunderlich 9 years ago
Just too beautiful to be true. But I know these aren't photos made vy human phantasie. This is the perfect art of nature. Live it
FrankCoffey 9 years ago
Magnificent photos, black and white reveals different perspectives that you can't get with colour!
DennisMihora 9 years ago
I Love CO2. CO2 is life for trees and mankind. All the bark and all the wood is the conversion of CO2 into wood and oxygen.
CynthiaSharon 9 years ago
Wow, all anyone wrote about below was the photographic technique! This trees are magnificent and I hope they continue to outlive us all!
ChristineKoen 9 years ago
Admire the wisdom and ancient time off the trees as it is shown, don't go on about what technique were use. Thk to the person that took it
IngkaCharters 9 years ago
This is a wonderful thing, incredible record of our wonderful world, thank you! Each tree speaks!
NurayAykin 9 years ago
amazing! what a wonderful gift to us so that we can see the beauty in the world.
Adrienne Louise Salvo 9 years ago
Some trees are spooky , yet they makes me happy :>I wish they last long forever . They're so beautiful .
Aryan Payne 9 years ago
LOVE THE PICS!! But i think it would B better if the books came In color&b/w like a color 1 & b/w 1 u could pick depending on ur preference
Kazzie Mcmountain 9 years ago
amazing photography....so difficult to capture the magnitude of these ancient giants! well done!
MaryWoodbury 9 years ago
Beautiful subject, great photos! I'd love the artist to contribute to our nature themed google community at https://plus.google.com/u/0/comm
GillEnglish 9 years ago
I think they are beautiful! What a wonderful way to help preserve and respect trees!
LuannWaden 9 years ago
Majestic! Stunning! Makes me want to go see them for myself. Reminds me of the Live Oaks of Louisiana.
MarkBurpham 9 years ago
Colour would have been better, I find the black and white too "contrasty". It appears these are HDR B&W images. Great pictures all the same.
Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
I would also add that Mr. Adams died in 84, so the previous person could have been one of his assistants, and he did have some.
Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
He may have used a 90 Wratten (I know it was a wratten). While not IR, it would have had some similar effects: dark sky, etc.
Load More Replies... Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
Also, at least some of these are infrared. And yes, infrared is often soft and grainy, but it depends on the medium. I've done IR work.
Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
I have IR experience in both digital and film. And yes, I've done my own printing.
Load More Replies... Lorenza Morris 9 years ago
Why are we arguing about black and white versus color? A great subject can and should be photographed in a variety of ways.
LorenzaMorris 9 years ago
Good grief, why are we arguing about color versus black and white? A subject can be seen in a variety of ways and each have their own worth.
CarolynBattalio 9 years ago
It would have been nice if they would have said where the trees are.
TeresaRogers 9 years ago
Splendid images of Magnificent trees. What is not to love about these silent observers of life on earth. B&W makes contrast. Color yes also.
EdwardBrozefsky 9 years ago
Beautiful! I love all the very old oak trees throughout central Florida.
stewiepoohie 9 years ago
Why aren't these photos in color? An entire different dimention is lost with just black and white.
Igor Vrdzovski 9 years ago
i love it!! the only thing missing, for it to be perfect is color, if you ask me. The black and white is taking half of the beauty of nature
Igor Vrdzovski 9 years ago
and being me, and posting before reading the previous comments, i see that lots of you think the same :D Cool
Load More Replies... VickyKromer 9 years ago
Black and white is perfect. Obviously some will prefer colour but for me there would have been no better choice. Astoundingly beautiful
KellyCallaghan-Reeve 9 years ago
Who gives a s**t about the technique. The subject is what's important.
JennyPaiva 9 years ago
Beautiful photos and inspirational woman! I just wish they had information and description to tell us where they are located, etc.
GraziaMenin 9 years ago
Non c'è incanto maggiore della maestosità di queste grandi piante. La loro naturale regalità commuove.
AnnFerguson 9 years ago
If you visit the artist's website you will read that her process is platinum printing. Incredible photographs.
9 years ago
When the photography is black and white you can make it your own with your imagination
SamanthaOlsen-Salonis 9 years ago
You can read her actual process on her website. Very tedious work and the effort pays off.
CarolHornby-Clements 9 years ago
Fantastic. I was hoping to see the mighty Oak in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham, England.
Hannah Weis 9 years ago
I adore old trees! I hug them any time I can. I had the pleasure of seeing 2 apricot trees that were over 100 years old. Amazing!
HannahWeis 9 years ago
I absolutely adore old trees. I had the joy of picking apricots from a couple of trees that were well over 100 years old! I hugged them!!!
PeterSauter 9 years ago
DER ANBLICK DIESER URALTEN BÄUME ERFÜLLT UNS MIT EHRFURCHT VOR DER NATUR UND DEM LEBEN - PETER SAUTER - WINTERTHUR - SWITZERLAND
HaroldWebb 9 years ago
I don't care if they are black and white, color, infra red, silver tone, or what ever. All I know is they are magnificent.
JoshuaBartlett 9 years ago
These photos are awesome. I wasted 10 minutes of my life reading your guys opinions. A mistake I do not plan on repeating soon...
KristinScherlies 9 years ago
Blah blah blah photo techniques - the images are awe inspiring. Thank you Beth, such beautiful images.
Hallie Lopez 9 years ago
And though i love and adore the depth texture etc of bw..in color I'm certain i would love them too. So yay individual viewpoint
Hallie Lopez 9 years ago
I love every image. I don't care what her technique or printing involve. I am happy that she presented us with her view of this beauty
MaureenWalton 9 years ago
vision,soulfulness,technical mastery...a significant gift to her audience. thank you beth moon!
BonitaBielawski 9 years ago
I wouldve liked more info o where the pics where taken and what trees they where.
KellyMcSorley 9 years ago
Black and white~ so we can see the texture,depth and light and many details that colors would just hide. Beautiful!
MichelleLee 9 years ago
I'm no expert on photography, but these pictures are beautiful, no matter how they were created.
Marie Maynard 9 years ago
Prefer colour, my grey eyes don't need any emphasis on the highlights, textures or tones,the epic size does it so bring back the colour...
MarieMaynard 9 years ago
Prefer colour my grey eyes don't need emphasis on highlights textures or express more than what they are naturally! SoBring back the colour!
NevilleMcDonnell 9 years ago
I love those Boab Trees you can see how the dinosaurs used them. In their black and white from they give out a magical touch of life's past
IfunanyachiAchara 9 years ago
These trees are Huge n gigantic but how does she know its the worlds oldest tree.Go down to Africa, somewhere in Nigeria and you'l be amazed
Tim Harris 9 years ago
This is what they really look like. http://www.lonetreephotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/P-203-C-Yes-Jesse-McLaughlin-Mossy-Tree1-res
BrookeO'Klatner 9 years ago
Interesting trees. It would have been nice to have a description of the type of trees, where they were located, and their approximate age.
SurajoFrith 9 years ago
it's not about the technique or colour v. black and white - it's about the subjects and how beautiful they are - very moving to me -
DeannaShelor 9 years ago
Wonderful collection! Have a few more for you: Angel Oak in St. John's Island, SC, near Charleston and Banyan trees on the Big Island of Hi.
BarbBloomberg 9 years ago
Fantastic! I'd like to know what kind of trees they are, and where they were found!
KathyGilman 9 years ago
I for one love the imagery, play of light an shadow, and the chosen medium. Beautiful work.
JohnBalawejder 9 years ago
kind of a geeks response page,nowhere near as interesting as the trees themselves or the photos.,but I'm a botanist!
JoelDenney 9 years ago
I wish I hadn't started reading these comments. Love the photos, though.
Marjolein Jeroen 9 years ago
Like its not real !!amazingly beautiful. I'l agree about the colours. Trees should be in colour because the colours make them even more bea
JenniferWeigel 9 years ago
Comments on where these trees are and what they are would be nice. Beautiful photography, though! Stunning!
SamanthaSweetwater 9 years ago
Magnificent! I'm moed nearly to tears by these ancient beings, inviting us humans to stretch our imaginations far beyond our years.
Cherry Vercher 9 years ago
Color is good but the black and whites photo's makes it more visible to the eyes and it gives you more of a clue to how old the trees mayb
Russell Hodgkin 9 years ago
Very good; the link to Beth Moon web site at the top where there are details on the photos and some color photos for those who want them.
AndreaBen-Avraham 9 years ago
Absolutely magical, I can't get over the history they share and can you imagine if they could tell their stories and what they have seen....
Russell Hodgkin 9 years ago
I would have liked to have known where these trees were each found.....
Mary Bacon 9 years ago
"Remarkable Trees of the World" by Thomas Pakenham has color photos of many of the same trees and other amazing ones, I'm in love w/trees!
SvendErikSokkelund 9 years ago
There's no reason to use infrared for effect. The trees are magic enough in their own.
Patricia Balloona 9 years ago
Absolutely stunning and enchanting. The pictures are hauntingly beautiful.
Theresa Ross 9 years ago
Wha is wrong with you peopSo what if it's not REAL B&W. It's about how the person BEHIND the camera sees, feels & creates. They arebeautiful
Theresa Ross 9 years ago
It would be a boring world if we all took the same approach on capturing images.... Create, Be Yourself
Load More Replies... TheresaRoss 9 years ago
What is wrong with you people! It's all in the way the person BEHIND the camera feels, sees and creates. So what if it's not B&W, it's HER
SusanPribble 9 years ago
I love looking at trees and they each is its' own entity and has its' own story. The black and white is very nice, in my opinion.
SuperFurry 9 years ago
Did she mis the Tile of Linn village in Switzerland ...over 800 years old
JohnBessai 9 years ago
Very inspiring. I have seen some good examples near my home in Canada on Toronto islands.
RachNewport 9 years ago
Beautiful. Imagine what they could tell us..yet think about what they do tell us...very wise old trees
Gregg Iverson 9 years ago
We can no more view these realistical on a computer monitor than we could if they were platinum prints, silver prints or color prints.
PandorasBox 9 years ago
Rather than being overtaken by color, the lack of it allows us to be emotionally moved by these beauties. Subject conveyed well! ♡
PandorasBox 9 years ago
Rather than being overtaken by color, the lack of it allows us to be emotionally moved by these beauties
IllanaBerger 9 years ago
Simply stunning, profound and touching about the images and the standing beings themselves.
BeatrizTeruelAguilera 9 years ago
If You want take a spectacular foto, came to Elche city in Alicante, spain. Visit El Huerto del cura And look for La Palmera Imperial ;)
B.L. Blazy 9 years ago
For those who would like to see color go to the photograper Beth Moons website http://www.bethmoon.com/index.html
ClarkCarlton 9 years ago
Amazingly beautiful. Congratulations. Excellent conception, beautiful execution.
Trina Vaughn 9 years ago
These photo are profound and beautiful in a way that words cannot express for me. Thank you for your contribution Beth Moon. God Bless You
TrinaVaughn 9 years ago
These photos have a deep and profound emotional effect on me. Thank you Beth Moon. Stunning !!!
9 years ago
I am humbled at their magnificent! I have always loved trees and these made me cry. Can these photos be bought?
Anthony Boggess 9 years ago
go with the original colors for the tree, but change the background to duo tone.
AnthonyBoggess 9 years ago
go with the original colors for the tree, but change the background to duotone.
Viola Davis 9 years ago
It just goes to show you that God is very real who else can create such Beauty? Awesome! AMEN!
CindyOwens 9 years ago
Incredible images. I'm not about to get into a color vs a B&W discussion. The PHOTOGRAPHER chose the medium and took the pics.
WalterRobertsIII 9 years ago
Black and white is the artist's choice, so it is fine; but a bit cliched. Adams himself bemoaned ever becoming "an imitation of himself."
MariaHolloway 9 years ago
Wow these photos are beautiful. I love trees, old and new and would love to be able to photograph them properly. I think theyre great photos
LucienKaczmarek 9 years ago
Wonderful Photography / processing .... REALLY WOULD love to hug them ☥
MarkForster-king 9 years ago
A dream assignment to travel the world and visit these amazing places and stand in the humbling presence of these ancient living monuments.
RaoulEstlinbaum 9 years ago
Thank you Beth Moon for your hard work, talented eye and relentless dedication in preserving these living legacies of planet Earth. Wow.
SalvadorGonzales 9 years ago
Who cares black or what. Thank you for sharing and giving me the opportunity to see something I would have never been able to view.
Laurina Snyman-Kriel 9 years ago
William Sinclair you took the words out of my mouth. Some people are only seeing what they are missing and missing what they are seeing!
LaurinaSnyman-Kriel 9 years ago
William Sinclair you take the words out of my mouth! Some people are only seeing what they are missing and missing what they are seeing.
KatinaLennie 9 years ago
I love every photo in this album, true as ChantalePerron added colour would have expressed the brilliance of life. Spectacular nonetheless.
Connie Doughman 9 years ago
I would like to see the dialog shift to the trees instead of our color preference for the images.
CosmicForce 9 years ago
What I am shocked about is the lack of commenting on the beauty, wonder and awe of the subject matter These are amazing trees!
CamilleMatthews 9 years ago
Love this I am addicted to trees I intently look at each branch and root and I especially love ke winter trees because the soul of the tree
Gina Richards 9 years ago
almost sepia. accentuates shape and form. colour- caught in that..missing early Earth memories when tree covered .
GinaRichards 9 years ago
Its not black and white. Its almost sepia. It gives depth. Its meant for you to see the size and form. If it was colour- t'would be lost.
ThomasDermody 9 years ago
True. It would be fascinating if these were in color as well, but these are just amazing! Great technique! Great trees!!
paulapinsoneault 9 years ago
I just loved the trees I feel that I was given a gift. And it would be so nice if people would just enjoy the gift they were given paulapin
SamanthaElkins 9 years ago
These are amazing. I tend to enjoy B&W and sepia tone photos more then color to bring out texture and shading. For me, these are perfect
JeanneBraich 9 years ago
I thought I'd see one of the the 3oldest olive trees in the world.One is in my father's beautiful country of Bar, Montenegro by the Adriatic
CherylWilliams 9 years ago
Wow all the negative posts & everyone's entitled to the opinion ,the point missing is14 glorious years of enjoying and sharing it with us
HeatherTomalty 9 years ago
Love them as they are- would also like to see these same trees in all the other techniques described and side by side- another artist/book?
WillBurris 9 years ago
Black and White has a certain style, but I agree that living entities are better represented in full color.
AmyahLabrèche-Docq 9 years ago
Beauties... mix of B&W and IR give an other dimension to those magnificent trees... a flare of old... would like tosee the rest of them :)
Cary Solomon 9 years ago
Some of you folks are making my head hurt. Try using your sense of sight without your sense of right. These photos look great
JoseTorres 9 years ago
Color black and white I'm just happy someone took these pictures so I could see them.
CarySolomon 9 years ago
You folks are making my head hurt. Just use your sense of sight and not your sense of right
MarciLittle 9 years ago
I love these. B&W is one of the best ways to capture the spirit of your subjects. Strips away all distractions & you see the beauty within.
RayBeckner 9 years ago
B&W definitely shows more contrast which aids in the first impression. I would like to see them in color as well so I could feel the image.
RalphSalomon 9 years ago
This is really fine work. B&W was definitely the way to go here. The level of detail, textures.... the bones of the trees, are what counts.
KrisSchade 9 years ago
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful! Trees...my life passion. Please help protect these giants.
Herbert Senft 9 years ago
Simply Awesome. I added this link to my website. I also think the black and white photography added much to the experience. BRAVO!
HerbertSenft 9 years ago
Beyond amazing. I put this link into my plant website. Awesome shots and I LOVED the black and white photography. It adds everything!
javierrodriguezmori 9 years ago
¡¡ It's wonderfull, all history, if trees could talk !!. I woukld like to see them in their real colors too.
Monika Morgan 9 years ago
I love it that the photos are in black and white, but it would be nice to know what sort of trees they all are.
YvonneSundby 9 years ago
They are all majestic in their ancient grounds. Thank you so much for sharing them. Absolutely Magical!
ShellyDavis 9 years ago
They are just so beautiful , they make my heart sing. Just think we are apart of them and they are a part of us, and with out them we could
Brian Simpson 9 years ago
If you can agree that a photographer can be an artist then these are Beth Moon's interpretation of what she saw. An individuals view.
DidierLEBars 9 years ago
simply amazing beauty ;the highest secoia lately mesured would fit in how many picture of the site ?
RogerStritmatter 9 years ago
I think these trees are awesome. Thank you for such an amazing post.
Dharam Bindra 9 years ago
When I have to leave my School in 1978, me and my friends decided to plant some trees so that when ever we return back we may remember 1978
Dharam Bindra 9 years ago
Trees are real Gods who keep on giving their best without asking for anything in return. Those who love and care trees are also Gods.
CathyWallace 9 years ago
color or black/white is irrelevant when these trees are so incredible. These make me want to explore every cranny, dream, smile, feel.
DharamBindra 9 years ago
Trees are really Gods. Who keep on giving us their best without asking anything from us. Evolved and civilized love them and care for tree
Cathie Sherwood 9 years ago
Glorious! I adore our ancient Trees ... thank you soo much for your wonderful dedication that allows us to see them! Amazing photography ...
ScottJohnson 9 years ago
sure would be great to know the species and age of the trees. Educate me.
Christina Justus 9 years ago
Very moving. I wish it said what kind they are. Or what country. I'm betting I can't afford the book.
ChristinaJustus 9 years ago
I have no words to describe how moving it was to see them. I wish it said what kind they are.
StillTheArm11 9 years ago
Don't mind the filter choice but I'm pretty sure these trees look completely different in living picture. True art is just being.
CathieSherwood 9 years ago
OOOOH! Thank you sooo much for taking these ... I LOVE TREES beyond words & the ancients are such a powerhouse of wisdom & life stories! xx
DianaTaylor 9 years ago
I don't give a fig if the prints are b&w. What they do tell me is that we need to appreciate their beauty.
TammyWilson 9 years ago
Is there a place noted from where each tree pic was taken? I'm curious
Connie Thaggard 9 years ago
All I know is I have never seen trees this size or shapes in my life ! Really enjoyed them!
ConnieThaggard 9 years ago
All I know is I have never in my life time seen trees shaped , sized, this magnificent ! Just beautiful and I enjoy looking at them....rare
NedTillman 9 years ago
What do we as a species need to do to ensure that these trees and all life remains vibrant for future generations?
BlaineGreenhagen 9 years ago
Loved the photographs! The black and white make the pictures so vivid. It must be amazing to see such trees in person.
Jana Ingman 9 years ago
LOVE! I just want to go to these places and hug them all!!! These are magnificent!
JanaIngman 9 years ago
I love them all. I would love to go to these places and see them first hand and take pictures first hand and give them all hugs! love love!!
MarciLazerson 9 years ago
Incredibly beautiful! They look like they're reaching up to the heavens!
RhondaDevine 9 years ago
Where is the Angel Oak from Johns Island SC? Its over 200 yrs old. ??
Carol McMeans 9 years ago
For crying out loud! Color-B&W-Infrared! This is just way of seeing these trees. There are 100 more! Let's enjoy this way for now! Lovely!
FreeGoddess 9 years ago
I was extremely disappointed that the names and locations weren't displayed. Otherwise, exquisitely beautiful haunting images.
FreeGoddess 9 years ago
I was extremely disappointed that the names and locations weren't displayed. Otherwise, exquisitely beautiful haunting images.
CarolMcMeans 9 years ago
For crying out loud! Color-B&W-Infrared! This is just one way of seeing these trees! There are 100 more! Let's enjoy this way for now! LOL
AnneSinclair 9 years ago
I enjoyed your photos very much,......I love trees and many of the ones you showed today I have never seen in my 76 years . Thank you for po
EmBlacksmith 9 years ago
I can't wait to show my friends these stunning photos. Trees are some of the most evolved forms of e.n.e.r.g.y. on this sweet planet
Shelley Haggard 9 years ago
Beth Moon has gifted us with a glimpse of the past, present and future and has captured her subjects old souls with great dignity. Thanks!
ShelleyHaggard 9 years ago
Beth Moon has gifted us with glimpses of the past, present and future and has captured these old souls with great dignity. Many thanks Beth.
SondraHenderson 9 years ago
Would love to travel to see all of these wonderful trees. What a journey that would be to see how God has give us so many gifts of nature.
AlanGrabowski 9 years ago
The comments go to show we can't please everyone!!! Photography will always be a personal choice just like life is a personal choice! KISS
Roger Sullivan 9 years ago
What do I think??? Well those are some fantastic trees...I would like to see them in person...I can feel the power of these trees as I look
CarolAnnMcCarn 9 years ago
I love trees myself. These are so beautiful they are a shining example of Mother Nature at her best:)
LeonTrumpp 9 years ago
Hopefully these ancient giants will be protected from poachers and woodsmen .
JoyJackson 9 years ago
So other worldly! I only wish there were captions. I would love to know what kinds of trees they are and where they are.
WilliamSmith 9 years ago
I like the near infrared photography. It leaves a peaceful, otherworldly impression. It also looks quite nice in winter time.
LauraSederberg 9 years ago
Amazing trees and wonderfully amazing photos, too. I also appreciate the b/w versions.
RachelSoucy 9 years ago
Totally amazing! I love photographing trees and putting them in either black and white or Sepia. Truly amazing shots!
NanciChrismer 9 years ago
She spent 14 years shooting ... she can print as she pleases..... beautiful work! !!!
LilianeMuller 9 years ago
No word exist to express their beauty. They grew in the silence of the life time.
EricFairchild 9 years ago
They are some of the most sublime, expressive things that have ever lived.
JessEspinosa 9 years ago
I love these photos. I only wished the photographer indicated the locations of the trees.
KitMcKnight 9 years ago
I completely understand why she chose black and white for photos of historic trees: It resembles illustrations of prehistoric animals.
JonathanCampbell 9 years ago
Best comment: "Anyhow most mammals see B&W only". Yeah, I'm sure the photographer took these for most mammals other than humans to enjoy.
SusanRose-Robinson 9 years ago
The most amazing trees I've ever seen. What a treasure! Gives new meaning to the word tree house.
MikeWiggins 9 years ago
Why argue about the color? Just look at the trees. They are still there so if you want to snap a pic with your phone you can. Sheesh.
Chengwatana4est 9 years ago
I love the old trees, great job to the photographer/artist. The pics do not appear b&w to me. Different gray values make details pop!
TerrySenior 9 years ago
Much better in colour. If you have the originals in colour I would love to see them.
DebiCalogero 9 years ago
Beautiful. The B&W tells a completely different story they have to tell beyond being an old wise tree. And color would tell another one too.
CherylBruskyDanz 9 years ago
These photos are magnificent. These are of the race of Ents in Tolkien's " Lord of the Rings". Black & white emphasizes their mystery.
PeggyWestmoreland 9 years ago
Just breathtaking! It was a good choice to use infrared to accentuate the details of these monoliths.
Kiki Nelson 9 years ago
If people took the time to research the work, they would understand that they are Platinum prints. It raises the bar far higher than B/W.
JenniferGriffith 9 years ago
I love the pics, but wish the tree species were identified, & maybe have a basic location included.
KikiNelson 9 years ago
These aren't in Black and White. If you take the time to research Beth Moon's work (instead of just complain) you'll learn about Platinum.
Amarina Rose 9 years ago
The angles used, the time of day, & sky conditions offer a dramatic feel.
NicholasTeele 9 years ago
Outstanding! Took me back to Ansel Adams. The superb richness depth and texture of black and white.
AmarinaRose 9 years ago
The photos capture the magnificence of the trees, likely due to the angle from which they were photographed and the time of day.
DianeDarling 9 years ago
absolutely breathtaking! Love the black and white....it really puts the focus on the tree itself
SharonDunn 9 years ago
Fantastic beautifull things!! under appreciated in the world we live in !!
MatíasHerrero 9 years ago
excellent work. I Totally support the artist. great textures, highlights and also shapes. couldn't be better. would buy the book.
KimBalachowski 9 years ago
I think your works are amazing. I enjoyed looking into each and every picture. Love the black and white! Thank you for sharing the beauty.
RachelOsborn 9 years ago
Spectacular photos of these living giants! The only thing that would make this slideshow better would be to add location and type of tree.
MiriamWolff 9 years ago
fantastic,there are ancient olive trees in the garden of the church of All nations in Jerusalem...
MelanieAlspaugh 9 years ago
I would love to see these prints in person. wonder where and when she might be showing them?
Presa Canario Kennel 9 years ago
Phottos are black and white because you dont pay for them, is onest like this
PresaCanarioKennel 9 years ago
photos are black and white because you dont pay for them! is onest like this
Michelle Nevers-Grow 9 years ago
I love the black and white. One tends to see what may have been missed when in color - kudos to the talented photographer.
John Proffitt 9 years ago
If you don't like her format, quit complaining and go take your own pictures!
MichelleNevers-Grow 9 years ago
I love the black and white - they are stunning and without color to draw the eye, one sees so much more - thank you for sharing your talent.
John Proffitt 9 years ago
B&W is the more difficult photo medium because all you have to work with are shadows and texture. Great photos!
JohnProffitt 9 years ago
I think it's a hoot that folks are complaining about her choice of black and white. They should go take their own pics.
JulesCrooke 9 years ago
Why are people so damning, these prints are absolutely stunning, however the artist has chosen to present them. I love them all! :)
JenniferAbel 9 years ago
Absolutely beautiful , black & white is all that is needed to bring the best out in them, sorry I disagree about being in colour.
kasim zenel 9 years ago
I wish some info had been added to each such as the location of the tree, county, type of tree(if possible) ect.
9 years ago
I will have to capture each countries oldest tree in high res colour and k8 vid :-)
MaureenRoszkowski 9 years ago
Boredpanda does artists a disservice by omitting their titles for their pictures. I prefer to go to the artist website! http://www.bethmoon.
Nydia de Keyzer 9 years ago
Humans see colors. Trees express them selfs in color. Humans have freedom of expression.The mind makes mental choices. I like color! :-)
NydiadeKeyzer 9 years ago
Humans see colors. Trees are not -in black and white-. Human minds try to embellish what is already perfect in nature. ( = OK too). :-)
9 years ago
OMG! Why not, just accept it?! They are great pictures of great trees, in black and white!
Bruno de Hemricourt de Grunne 9 years ago
Those pictures are wonderful. There is no doubt about it. But I don`t want to know about the carbon spent in travels to obtain that result.
Rachael Hallard-Navin 9 years ago
Trees are beautiful and magical things and this just enhances that.
nancymckinley 9 years ago
I'd like to have some of that twisted bark when it falls off to use as an art piece indoors. It's unbelievable what you have to pay for a st
Kanthasamy Ganeshan 9 years ago
We have a this Big tree in Sri lanka at Mannar district , but not like this much big , anyway trees are always very important to Human
ShielahAndersen 9 years ago
I love the multi-tonal effect. I just wish the photog would have included the name/location of each tree in the article.
Angelique Bianca 9 years ago
Gorgeous! If man would worship the trees and water, instead of money and false idols, there would be world peace.
BeatrijsAnckaert 9 years ago
I can't think when I see this! it takes my breath away, I love trees and this grabs my heart. Is there a publication of this fotos???thanks!
DanielleShorten 9 years ago
They would of looked amazing in their true colours but they still look superb in b+w.. Thanks for sharing, wouldnt have seen them otherwise
CarolParker 9 years ago
Very Ansel Adams, lovely images but I half agree with Chantale, I think the shots should have been done in both color and black and white.
PatrickMelanson 9 years ago
wish for Life colour ... although d drama of white on black enhances their majesty works of love & Nature ~
BenjaminMartinez 9 years ago
Were is EL TULE from Oaxaca one of the oldest trees in the world.
Austin Propst 9 years ago
Wish the photos were labeled with where they were taken and what they are. I know many were taken in Madagascar of the Baobabs.
Carey Wilson 9 years ago
The photographs are gorgeous. I just wish they were labeled with the kind of tree, how old it is, and where on Earth it's located.
ElizabethSek 9 years ago
I love them exactly as they are! Thank you for sharing your work. Absolutely beautiful. Wishing you all the best for the New Year. :)
NancyCronin 9 years ago
Beautiful and mystical. I could sit and look at each one of them all day and wonder. They are fabulous and beautiful photographs. Thank you
NancySteiner 9 years ago
Magnificent....love every picture. Thanks to the photographer. A worthy mission!!!
GeorgiannaMorgan 9 years ago
Love the richness of it all and the stories they tell....wish they could tell us what they've seen and heard!
AndyBarrett 9 years ago
Well done madame and what a beautiful journey you must have had xxxxxx
AdrianMansfield 9 years ago
amazing pics - black and white or not the subject is still the same it's the photographers choice. Can't take away they are fabulous trees
skatopolisII 9 years ago
Sry, but all i'm thinking is what are these picture printed on? Paper? Best be recycled or somethin else. 'cause that would mighty silly imo
AdriPeteHering 9 years ago
Stunning, amazing, beautiful.... wise. Thank you for being so inspired as to take beautiful photos of these amazing trees, for us. Thankyou
FranckLeveneur 9 years ago
Amazing. Majestic. I've seen 1200 years old tree and all I could feel was respect and humbleness.
Paul Minigiello 9 years ago
Powerful images as they are. From a person with a firm grasp of composition and lighting. Beautiful, serene and majestic!
PaulMinigiello 9 years ago
Amazing images as they are. Through the lens of a person with a firm grasp of composition and lighting. Beautiful, serene, and majestic!
AnneRoberts 9 years ago
Phenomal work, kudos to the artist that immortalized these "survivors". These are the most beautiful tree photos I have ever seen.
MichaelPatterson 9 years ago
That is awesome. I do agree with you on your point Chantale Perron.
CateColeman 9 years ago
I love the pictures being in black and white because there ancient tree and when I here the word ancient I think of black and white!!!
DawnaAndrew 9 years ago
I LOVE these pictures! I do a lot of photography and would give just about anything to do what she does!! Love the black and white.
MicheleSilva 9 years ago
I think that these trees speak more wisely than any human I've ever listened to!!!!
ReginaGalante 9 years ago
Great pictures,however, where are they? What is the species? Approximate age of each tree pictured? Oh, so many questions…answers?
HansWeston 9 years ago
I think these photos are great in black and white, but processed well ( not overdone), colour would serve better I think.
SusanGregan 9 years ago
It would be interesting to have all the pictures I n both color and black and white . That would be a great contrast.
RatanBanerjee 9 years ago
How funny it would be , If I could climb up all these ammazing and gigantic trees !
RebeccaLePage 9 years ago
Amazing trees it's as though they all have their own unique personality.
Ykaro Hariel 9 years ago
What is that door between the two trees? And the lamp too?? The most!!
Joe Embery 9 years ago
Go to her site http://www.bethmoon.com/ the pics are in colors, just not the ones you expect.
Pat Carlisle 9 years ago
I wish they prints were in color and she stated where each tree is located; i.e. what country.
David Marley 9 years ago
Stunning B&W captures the monumental character of these trees, some look to b over a thousand years old
LindaZagwolski-Durand 9 years ago
What wonderful pictures, I love theblack and white. What a lucky lady that she has had the privilege to photograph these masterpieces.
CarrieRogersClark 9 years ago
this is an amazing collection of work! the black and white photos give the allure and mystic power they posess. simply stunning!
DrGraceGniazdowska 9 years ago
Absolutely beautiful, but I bet she never went to Poland, there are some gorgeous very very old trees in the cemeteries and parks.
Heidi Underhill 9 years ago
I love it in black and white, but would love to see color too. I love these pics! Great job!
BridgetForeman 9 years ago
Amazing artwork, but besides missing their vibrant colors, I also would very much like to know where in the world they are.
LouisaGluck 9 years ago
I imagine the book will tell the age, location and a story about her experience with each tree. She is blessed to be their messenger.
Barb Tilander-Mack 9 years ago
They are the baobab trees of Madagascar I believe...truly magnificent!
RhondaLane 9 years ago
I really am enjoying the B&W however I would like to know what types of trees they are and country of origin........
Jean MacIntosh 9 years ago
Would love to have seen captions as to where these beautiful trees are.
JeanMacIntosh 9 years ago
I wish there were captions by the photos so we know where these beautiful trees are located.
MichelleJones-Tamblin 9 years ago
The beauty that is captured in every photo is absolutely amazing!! I love them all!! Great job!! :)
RoyMathiew 9 years ago
Thank you, Ms Moon, for all your time and effort to show us all that. Those are magnificent examples of nature's structural balance.
ElaineFitzgerald 9 years ago
i think you should elaborate on the trees & let us know what we are looking @ also their location, but ----there very beautiful als
EvelynnLespier 9 years ago
I love the majestic portraits of these Trees ! I love the etheriel feel and ancient glory, Thank you so much for sharing !
Eye Bicycle 9 years ago
I you require color for your little brains to function properly you don't belong here.
KateRogers 9 years ago
Trees are among my favourite living things. I love this and find the choice of black and white focuses the eye on texture, size and shape.
ColleenDinovo 9 years ago
These are absolutely amazing, in black/white - the structures stand out from the surrounding. They are magnificent -- I would love to one!
9 years ago
I would love to have a color for comparison in my mind's eye. I think location would be great. Talk about comparison, a true visual & photo
9 years ago
I love the B&W but would also like to see a color comparison. You can draw both visions in my mind's eye.
Steve Rowell 9 years ago
Incredible work. She also photographed Pando, I'm assuming... I hope... The oldest living thing on earth? Aspen clone forest in SW Utah.
SteveRowell 9 years ago
Incredible. She did photograph Pando too, I'm assuming... I hope... The oldest living thing on earth? Aspen clone forest in SW Utah.
MichaelLaffey 9 years ago
Some captions would be nice. What kind of tree, where it was photographed.
9 years ago
i think the vintage colors go with the theme here. plus it makes the trees and their surroundings more mysterious.
Minotavros 9 years ago
Everybody's an art critic all of a sudden. So comfy on your ample arses flipping through fb having done absolutely nothing original
RubyMorris 9 years ago
I LOVE TREES! These are beautiful. Clearly old, but is not sure about ancient. The oldest tree is recorded to be four hundred years old.
JamesO'Donoghue 9 years ago
We create colour in our minds it's actually a figment of our imagination
Jenny Coffman 9 years ago
BTW the book provides the scientific name for each tree and their common name.
Jenny Coffman 9 years ago
A majestic and beautiful B&W masterpiece devoted to ancient trees!!!! I am captivated by how the photos give me a feeling of nostalgia!!!!
SaniraNation 9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arc7OGjmb20&list=UUzXvlk5vV9GZQpus2AeNfPw
JennyCoffman 9 years ago
Majestic and a beautiful B&W master piece showcasing ancient trees. Every photo moved me in a nostalgic way!
BethReynolds 9 years ago
Some are very good - most look like point and shoot and not too much thought into the light or composition.
JulieBrooks 9 years ago
I would really have preferred labeling, species, location, approximate age; I did think the photos were wonderful (no color needed).
LesWestfallJr. 9 years ago
This is the work of Beth Moon. She doesn't shoot in black & white. She using platinum printing techniques of the old masters. Archival work
Bruno de Hemricourt de Grunne 9 years ago
Those pictures are wonderful. There is no doubt about it. But I don`t want to know about the carbon spent in travels to obtain that result.
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