Live Oak - Charleston

I have visited the gardens in the past, and am in awe of the live oaks and azaleas, especially in the Spring. What happens when they die? Are they then called "dead live oaks?" Maybe they're called "live" oaks for a reason - maybe they don't ever die! I've never seen a dead one before.
Seriously, I do like the canopy of branches you've captured, but I think I'd like to see it in color for comparison. The lower left corner with the group of branches of foliage heading back upwards attracts my eye. I'd like to see the green in that foliage, for some reason. I'm surprised at the little amount of Spanish Moss I see. I don't think the little bit of sky I can see would be too detrimental.

Wick,

Classic and beautiful southern oaks. Excellent!

Lon

They do look alive Wick. Alive in the sense of a being and not just a tree. The large view is wonderful.

Very majestic trees and your picture captures it well Wick. I am sure you had good reasons to make this B&W, but I too am curious to see this in color. I think the dark browns of the trunk and the green leaves would be a good contrast. But, this is a wonderful image as is. Well done!

Mike, they are called 'live oaks' because they stay green throughout the year. They are magnificent long lived trees but the drought in Texas in the last few years killed a bunch of them. So sadly, they do die.

Sanjay