Trees are truly the treasures of a town. These trees are in downtown Courtenay. 
My mother is an artist whose paintings of trees indoctrinated me from childhood. 
I learned to treasure these giants of the garden. 
Not because my mother said anything: The paintings spoke. 
Older neighborhoods’ best features tend to be their ancient trees. 
We are blessed to have such a home. 
Some mornings I can sit in bed with a hot coffee and watch, through our second floor window, as the old firs wave their branches to the rhythm of the wind.
Our kitchen may not be modern; but, I’ d rather have an old character house with beautiful old trees to match.
Thank you, Lord, for creating such beauty that pleases both my eyes and my soul.
“You make everything glorious!”
Beautiful Blessings ~ Wendy
[ Smiles ] I LOVE your choice of photographs!
Thank you. It was a nice morning that day…
Blessings ~ Wendy
I so love how your mother’s paintings ‘spoke’. Her art must be powerful… I love trees, too – they are indeed the glory of a place. New suburbs just don’t do it for me! 🙂
I have several of my mom’s paintings in our home and I just love them! Passion behind the art is the key. She paints what she loves…
Blessings ~ Wendy
Ah, yes – I’m sure that is the trick!
Gorgeous pics
Thank you!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Great pictures Wendy! I love trees, my favorite is the Japanese Maple 🙂
Thank you. We love Japanese Maples also. Good thing, too, since the lady we bought our place from had planted over a dozen of them!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Very lovely, almost dizzyingly so!
I can hardly tell what branches are the reflection or the real thing in one photo. That one makes my head spin? 🙂
Blessings ~ Wendy
The shots where I’m looking up the length/height of the tree made me almost grab my desk–that must be proof of a powerfully good photo, if I feel like I’m “there” (with a bit of vertigo)!
Those shots can cause sore necks, too, while taking them… 😉
Blessings ~ Wendy
I imagine they can! You really do live in an enviably beautiful spot, Wendy. Such a blessing!
Ha! I get to enjoy the photos AND date the photographer. It doesn’t get any better.
Thank you for all the great dates we’ve been having taking pictures! And for pointing out good shots to take.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Breathtaking pictures. Trees hold some deep fascination for me, and this Autumn season, trees are dressed in all their splendor. Truly reflections of God’s magnificent creation.
Thank you! It does seem extra special this year. We had more sun this season than usual.
Blessings ~ Wendy
This was so beautiful, Wendy. There is something so special about trees, and you captured it in your pics and words. They seem to always be praising God, to me. 🙂 God bless you and all you discover to share with us!
Thank you, Debbie! The trees are indeed wise to reach up to their Source of life. Good example for the rest of us…
Blessings ~ Wendy