Tree-Hugger's Paradise by auntietk
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Houmas House
Near Burnside, Louisiana
We visited two antebellum plantations the other day. The first was Houmas House, and the second was the more famous (but less impressive) Oak Alley.
The gardens at Houmas House were fabulous, and we enjoyed the grounds every bit as much as the tour of the mansion.
Bill was blown away by the huge live oaks and magnolias. He loves trees, especially really really big trees, and he enjoyed every minute of our time at this plantation.
That's him wandering around under a magnolia, by the way, with live oaks in the background. I've never seen magnolias like this before. The ones at home are lovely shrubs, sometimes medium-sized trees, with a light and airy feeling to them. The massive magnolias down here leave us both speechless!
Comments (25)
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Nice to see our old friend enjoying himself out there. What a great bit of light you captured here.
anahata.c
I do remember the primal presence of those trees, and they dominate their world like people with big lace shawls. The light in your shot is dappled and musical, the shadow equally so; and though it's a dark shot, it sings with a kind of operatic glow. Bill's blue really makes fine contrast to all those other hues---like he picked that color for the shot. A laden moody shot of gentle beauty. And great to see bill as part of that glorious whole...
bmac62
I'll skip making a remark about the guy in the blue shirt but your photo within the gardens of Houmas House speaks volumes about the awe inspiring feeling evoked by the place. All I can say is Wow for the place and Wow, wow for your photography:) A fine result.
photosynthesis
Beautiful. I think the massive scale of this tree would have evident even without Bill's presence, but he adds both a reference point & a human element to it. I love the way those huge branches extend out horizontally behind the bushes on the left & out of frame to the right, so we can only imagine how far they might go. And the pattern of shadows on the walkway & the colorful touches of yellow & purple flowers are very appealing as well. Superb shot in every way...
TwoPynts
There's a lot of hugging needed here! :)
durleybeachbum
That's a MAGNOLIA ? Great Scott! I can only hope mine is not the same species or there will be no room for my new bling mobile on the drive in a year or too.
jayfar
A splendid pic and a super play of light and shadow under the trees.
Wolfenshire
That is a gorgeous place. What fun it would be to explore there.
anmes
Super composition..the tree is amazing and big suprise that it's a magnolia1
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
wysiwig
This is what happens when humans butt out and leave nature alone. After a few hundred years the trees start to looks this magnificent. I'm with Bill. Trees are great and so is your photography.
Katraz
Looks lovely.
Faemike55
Awesome capture Tara Bill does provide that reference for the sizes
pimanjc
I have been to both locations mentioned and loved both. Thanks for sharing.
MrsRatbag
Wow! Absolutely breathtaking; I've been down that way a few times, and the trees are more than trees, they're TREES. With their own zip codes and bank accounts and respectable family, er, trees, I guess. Well, you know what I mean. They're larger than life and are a force to be reckoned with, spreading out like a good story. Our trees up here mostly go up, reaching for the above-cloudlayer light, but down there they get that lazy southern sun and humidity and just settle right in and raise families. A beautiful setting for your little blue jewel ;)
adorety
Beautiful place!
PHELINAS
Exceptional tree with this game shadows and lightings. Have a nice day Tara
SunriseGirl
I cannot add anything other than my agreement with all the above comments and thanks for sharing. :)
bodo_56
So beautiful it looks almost unreal!
mbz2662
Wow. Very impressive.
Juliette.Gribnau
oh yes ! a lot of tree to hug
RodS Online Now!
A truly spectacular shot, Tara! With Bill in the photo, you really get a feel for how huge these old trees are. Gorgeous light here, too!
jocko500
oh you did go to oak ally. hope you ate there. Food is super so tell people who going to eat there. These trees is old as the house is. Love the paintings in the house too.
beachzz
I'm surprised you ever got Bill out of Humboldt County if he loves BIG trees; ours are the BIGGEST! But these are pretty cool and very different from the redwoods. Nice shot of the guy in the blue shirt too!!
moochagoo
This is Louisiana :))