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Grandfather Beech (4 photos), by Eye See 360
I am pretty sure that the above photos are by Betsy Lewis , whose work is featured at the Tahquamenon Area Library in Newberry. The Mining Journal has an article on the exhibit. They had planned around an arts grant from the state (which was cut), but they are still holding an amateur photo contest. It’s the 4th annual and the theme is Trees. You can get more information about the contest right here, but even if you don’t enter, consider what Betsy has to say about trees:
Our economy, our recreation, our lives are dependent on trees. They build our homes, provide fuel, jobs, clean the air, provide respite for us and are home to many creatures besides us. They provide roots, they are flexible, they bend, they break, they change. They surround us and uplift us and inspire us to reach for the sky.
Michigan in Pictures 
These are cool , I have a few beech shots like this as well, I especially like shooting beech trees in the winter. Thanks for sharing.
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This is a incredible set. Well done.
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As I liiked this over, I kept hearing James Taylor singing ‘winter, spring, summer and fall…’ Well done.
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Thank you for the kind words!
I love that song!
Heard it several times yesterday on an adventure!
Thanks for the reminder! Musical Trees! :o)
Sounds like a…. film?
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Tragically, these majestic and iconic trees may soon disappear from our landscape–the victims of Beech Bark disease.
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Indeed. Actually, this very beech fell victim.
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Wonderful photos – and an awesome exhibit!!! Yes, I’ve seen it.
If you’re planning to be near or in Newberry before the exhibit closes, it’s worth your while to see all of Betsy’s awesome pictures!
Kudos, Betsy!!!!
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