Beneath the Oak
Weekly favourite photo - 01/02/2025
This is the first in a regular series featuring photos that are personal favourites of mine, together with a bit of background information about them.
This photo was taken in Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, England.
When I took this photo I was sitting with my partner, Matt, on a wooden bench beneath the branches of this magnificent old oak tree. It was a sunny December morning with a lovely clear blue sky.
The tree had lost many of its leaves, so it was possible to appreciate the incredible length and form of its overhanging branches. The leaves that were still remaining were illuminated by the low winter sunlight, making their autumn colours shine.
I remember feeling in awe of how strong the tree must be to support such massive branches. This is by no means the oldest tree at Skipwith Common, but it will always be one of my favourites.
You can read more about Skipwith Common in my post Seasonal Strolls around Skipwith Common.
Technical Information
Camera: Olympus E-M1 MarkII
Lens: Olympus 12-45mm f4 Pro
Aperture: f6.3
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
ISO: 400
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That some mighty and gracious tree!
That oak is magnificent!!