Tree Collection (#11)

Mr Searles crafting himself a water diviner. 1936

View of river with Cape Fig (Ficus sur) on bank, Lower Sabie Camp, Sabie River, Kruger N. P
View of river with Cape Fig (Ficus sur) on bank, Lower Sabie Camp, Sabie River, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

The Boars Head Rock
Boars Head Rock looking into the sunset and the pagoda formation below it, with Narrow Neck plateau behind. The heathland community is dominated by Banksia ericifolia

Peak District: MATLOCK BATH: View from River Derwent

Illustration of Morus nigraa (Black mulberry), a small deciduous tree showing summer leaves and bare winter branches

Greece, Boeotia, Lion of Chaeronea, funerary monument erected by Thebans in memory of soldiers, members of Sacred Band
Greece - Boeotia - The Lion of Chaeronea, funerary monument erected by Thebans in memory of the soldiers, members of the Sacred Band, who died in the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 b.C

Low angle view of a temple, Temple Of Hephaestus, Ancient Agora, Athens, Greece
Greece - Attica - Athens. Ancient Agora. Theseion-Hephaisteion

Riot at the amphitheater, from Italy, Campania, Pompeii, painting on plaster, 55-79 B. C
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Riot at the amphitheater, 55-79 d.C. painting on plaster, 170x185 cm. From Pompei

Birds: Psittaciformes, Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) on tree, illustration Biology, Zoology

Italy, painting of The Plateau of the Parrot
Riccardo Francalancia (1886-1965), The Plateau of the Parrot, 1926

Italy, Assisi, Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Riccardo Francalancia (1886-1965), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, 1925

Winfrith Heath, Dorset, UK
Winfrith Heath. Aerial view over trees growing on Winfrith Heath, Dorset, UK, in October

Common kingfisher C015 / 6384
Common kingfisher. Female common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a branch. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. It eats fish, aquatic insects and crustaceans

VERSAILLLES: GARDEN. Planting trees in planters at Versailles. Line engraving from The Perfect Gardener. Instructions for Fruit and Vegetable Gardens by Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinie, Paris, 1690

Country road in winter. Photographed in Exmoor, UK

Pine tree stem, light micrograph
Pine tree stem. Coloured light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a pine tree. (Pinus sp.). The red wood (xylem, lower left) has resin canals in it, which are outlined in green

Lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) growing on a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another

HUNTING AT MERITSANE, South Africa. Illustration, 1841, by Sir William Cornwallis Harris

Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus) adult, feeding on acacia seedpods in tree, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Rievaulx Abbey N100029
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. General view through the trees

A bluebell woodland in Yorkshire, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Rural scene a090284
ARBORFIELD, Berkshire. Photographed by John Gay

Pear blossom (Pyrus sp. )
Pear blossom (Pyrus sp.). Photographed in the Brogdale Orchard, Brogdale Horticultural Trust, Kent, UK

Menagerie Managerie kinds birds corner balustrade
The Menagerie The Managerie, The Menagerie. All kinds of birds on the corner of a balustrade with an ornamental vase. Among the birds are cockatoos, parrots and parakeets

NYC: CITY HALL, c1890. City Hall in New York City. Photograph, c1890

HEBRON. A view of the city of Hebron, the largest city on the West Bank. Photographed by P. Bergheim, mid or late 19th century

Little girl decorating Christmas tree

Relief with scene of flight from city besieged by Ashurbanipal, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with a scene of flight from a city besieged by Ashurbanipal. From Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail, fugitives swimming across a river

Russia, painting of the seasons, winter
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881-1964), The Seasons: Winter, 1912

Netherlands, Amsterdam, Oval Composition with trees
Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), Oval Composition with Trees

Tree in blossom C016 / 2345
Tree in blossom

WEIMAR: SHILLERs HOUSE. The house of German poet and playwright Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) at Weimar, Germany. Photograph, early 20th century

IRELAND: LOUGH TAY, c1840. View of Lough Tay and Luggala, one of the Wicklow Mountains in County Wicklow, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

HARTFORD: ARMSEAR MANSION. Armsmear, the Samuel Colt mansion at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, c1876

SAN FRANCISCO: BANDSTAND. A band concert in Woodwards Gardens, San Francisco, California. Line engraving, c1880

View of five arched stone bridge over River Wharfe, drystone wall, pasture, trees and village, Burnsall, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, may

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) habit, old trees growing in woodland along footpath, Macmillan Way West Footpath, Great Hill / Triscombe Stone, Quantock Hills, Somerset, England, november

Aurora borealis in Alaska
Aurora borealis over the treeline. The aurora borealis (northern lights) is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs at high latitudes, appearing as shimmering bands of coloured light in the sky

Tree surgery. Tree surgeon using a chain saw to trim the branches of a tree

Rowan berries. Ripening fruit of the European rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) tree. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in August

Double rainbow over a town amid trees

Noctilucent cloud over trees. This type of cloud, also known as polar mesospheric, is visible only in deep twilight and is seen mostly during the summer

European robin perched in a sycamore tree
European robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched in a sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) tree in the snow. Photographed in Scotland, UK, in February

Mount Etna birches (Betula aetnensis)
Mount Etna birch (Betula aetnensis) woodland. Photographed on Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Wood, light micrograph
Wood. Light micrograph of a transverse section through wood showing annual growth rings (near horizontal bands). A years growth consists of a porous band, which is the slow winter growth

AUDUBON: WOODPECKER. Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: NUTHATCH. White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: THRUSH. Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

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Standing tall and proud, the tree is a symbol of strength and resilience. From the ancient Sycamore Gap along Hadrian's Wall to the majestic Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, these trees have witnessed centuries of history unfold before their branches. Just as the Iroquois creation myth tells of Sky Woman descending from above, so do these trees reach towards the heavens, connecting earth and sky. In Australia, wild horses roam freely amidst towering eucalyptus trees, creating a harmonious dance between nature and wildlife. Even beneath the surface of Belgium's waters, tiny tadpoles swim gracefully among aquatic plants, reminding us that life flourishes in unexpected places. Nature's wonders continue to amaze with breathtaking displays like the Aurora Borealis illuminating Sycamore Gap at Hadrian's Wall or Singapore's city skyline contrasting against Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Gardens. Bondi Beach in Sydney beckons visitors with its pristine shores while Offa's Dyke path leads adventurers to Moel Famau summit for panoramic views of Clwydian Mountain Range. As we explore further afield, Bruny Island off Tasmania's coast reveals The Neck - a narrow strip where land meets sea - showcasing nature's delicate balance. And let us not forget The Royal Oak and Boscobel House which sheltered King Charles II during his escape – an enduring testament to loyalty even within nature itself. In every corner of our world, from ancient legends to modern marvels, trees stand as silent witnesses to our past and present. They remind us that just as roots anchor them firmly into the ground below; it is through connection with our surroundings that we find strength within ourselves. So let us cherish these guardians of time as they continue to grace our landscapes with their beauty for generations yet unborn.