Summer Morning over the Three Sisters No. 7

The Story:      Within Sugarcreek MetroPark stand the Three Sisters—ancient white oaks that have watched centuries pass beneath their limbs. Park managers estimate this particular tree to be around 580 years old. On this serene summer morning, its towering branches reached 141 feet into the air, spreading nearly 93 feet wide. The sunlight filtered gently through its canopy, casting a soft, dappled light below—nature’s quiet cathedral on a perfect day. The Rest of the Story:  This great white oak tree is impressively awe inspiring.  Everytime I visit this tree, I’m taken back by this size and grandeur.   On this summer day, Ohio wildflowers were blooming and this tree reached for the blue skies. For this shot, I reached for my Canon 11-24mm lens.  Applying the Contre-jour technique of pointing my lens into the light, I find its 9-blade aperture creates some of the prettiest sunstars. If you’d like to see more of this impressive park, go to Sugarcreek MetroPark Art Prints.  For additional impressive species, check out my Tree Art Prints. Sublocation:   Sugarcreek MetroPark City, State:      Bellbrook, Ohio Year:                2022 This room visualization depicts my original photography as displayed in an AI-generated room. The art print features one of the Three Sisters, ancient white oaks, at Sugarcreek MetroPark, near Bellbrook, Ohio. This room visualization was generated through FreePick with their permission and license, while I retain the copyright of the displayed art print.