you might be wondering how on earth I was able to run that far and hop on the swing before my self-timer went off? me too! somehow, I managed – I was always a good sprinter in school so maybe that helped. This was taken with my old Canon AE-1 film camera a few years back in beautiful Berry, NSW Australia, while staying on a friend’s stunning property. I went out for a walk around the paddocks and at sunset I found myself by this tree. It had a beautiful intensity and magic about it, and I just couldn’t say goodbye to this tree without capturing a special moment with it.
Beautiful.
You look so small…you are in the caring arms of this old tree perhaps?
January 4th, 2009 | #
There’s definitely something magical about that tree. What a wonderful self-portrait 🙂
January 4th, 2009 | #
I understand why. It’s beautiful!
January 4th, 2009 | #
this is one of the most beautiful pictures i’ve ever seen. there is something so joyful about swinging especially on a tree swing, and in this setting… magical!
January 4th, 2009 | #
Wow!That tree is an entity. I understand your feeling.
I think I have never seen such trees as in Australia. I was only in NSW once for a travel writing assignment, but I spent six weeks and it was wonderful.
January 4th, 2009 | #
what a photo! what a locale! i am certain if i had a tree like that to dream under my dreams would be even greater than they are now!
January 4th, 2009 | #
pia, i am loving your array of self-portraits! this tree sort of envelopes you in a magical way.
January 4th, 2009 | #
oh good lord, that’s a great picture!!
January 4th, 2009 | #
this leaves me breathless. i yearn to swing in your place, to climb that tree, explore the property. what type of tree is it?
absolutely.stunning.capture.
January 4th, 2009 | #
Bonne Année Pia~
Je suis allée à Amsterdam et c’était super super bien! J’ai mangé des oliebollens et j’ai vu des petits bateaux dans le canal =)
Il faut que j’y aille encore une fois-
January 4th, 2009 | #
wow– that is a GORGEOUS picture? Do you mind if I feature it on my blog?
January 4th, 2009 | #
wonderful selfportrait!
January 4th, 2009 | #
Gorgeous. The colors are so intense. What a special moment.
January 4th, 2009 | #
It is a gorgeous tree! And I would say its time to get yourself a remote but judging by your sprinting skills you don’t need one!
January 5th, 2009 | #
A very nice tree. My folks are at Bundanoon and I’m still to see the glow worms.
January 5th, 2009 | #
a great photo! miss your photos of D.F. but loving the new ones, too. Happy New Year!
January 5th, 2009 | #
that is a beautiful photo.
January 5th, 2009 | #
I love everything about this picture, and particularly the thought of you having the time to sprint and get this high up. Your heart must have been pounding but it is worth it.
January 5th, 2009 | #
that is a very beautiful photo
January 5th, 2009 | #
I love the solidity of the tree and you moving through it! Its a fantastic picture.
What kind of tree is it I wonder?
M X
January 5th, 2009 | #
Fabulous shot – makes me want to hop on a swing! And what an amazing tree. This photo makes me smile – thanks.
January 5th, 2009 | #
The tree, the sunset, and the thought of swinging sounds fantastic. I’ve enjoyed seeing the old photos you have posted the last weeks.
January 5th, 2009 | #
what a beautiful tree. and beautifully photographed.
Love the green.
I hope you are having great time here in Australia.
January 5th, 2009 | #
this is really stunning. thanks for sharing, pia! 🙂
January 5th, 2009 | #
Captivating.
January 6th, 2009 | #
i love this! great job with the self timer. i absolutely love your blog. especially the my heart wanders project. i have tons of pictures of wandering hearts that i have collected for years. i cant wait for the book to come out.
January 6th, 2009 | #
This is dreamy. I love it when you share your old film shots!
January 7th, 2009 | #
This was my first REAL camera Pia!!(My first was a Russian Zenit!) love the shot! XXX
January 7th, 2009 | #
OMG already this is one of my favorite pictures ever. It’s just exquisite! What a cool self-portrait. And that tree is just stunning. I wonder how old it is?
January 9th, 2009 | #
Wow, the colours in that picture.
And that tree is so majestic. Great shot!
January 13th, 2009 | #
That looks like such a magical setting. The colors and the tree are gorgeous. That it’s a self-portrait makes it all the more intriguing! Thanks for sharing, Pia.
January 14th, 2009 | #
Oh my goodness. That is one of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. I am also obsessed with tress. I wish that was me!!
March 11th, 2009 | #
Disclaimer: I am obsessed with trees. Not tress.
March 11th, 2009 | #
gorgeous.
March 11th, 2009 | #
this picture makes me smile. they’re is such purity about it.
March 11th, 2009 | #
Beautiful!!! The shot is simply gorgeous. Love the composition, the color, the tree. It makes me feel happy.
March 13th, 2009 | #
The perfect selfportrait!
March 16th, 2009 | #