“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu
There are times when a memory is so vivid that it is stops being a memory. We were on a road trip to Ladakh and walked by this field. I remember everything from that day. Walking towards the palace in Turtuk, I clicked a few shots here. I looked at this tree and imagined what it would be like to sit underneath this one. Even today when I close my eyes and think of that walk, I think of this green field and that mountain in the background. Does this happen to you too?
Thursday Tree love is a photo feature hosted on this blog on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of a month. The next edition will go live on July 23, 2020. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to this post.
If you don’t see the pingback, please leave a link to your post in my comments section. Please make sure that your post’s link is showing up on this latest edition. I will link your posts on my blog in the next edition and spread some love. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
Before you go, don’t forget to check the lovely trees shared on #ThursdayTreeLove – 90:
- Angela shares a tree dried up due to summers in Hyderabad, India
- Archana share a solitary tree from near a quarry around Pune in India
- Teresa joins with Umbrella Pine (Pinus Pinea) trees from Rome
- Shama shares a Weeping Wilow tree from Birdpark, Bourton on Water, UK
- Alana joins with a blooming Catalpa tree from her neighborhood in upstate New York, US
- Shilpa joins with a happy green tree
- Soumya joins with a tree she calls Tahira from her road trip in the south of India
- JoAnna joins with a tree from Blue Ridge Parkway in the mountains of North Carolina,US
- Aseem joins with Date Palm trees from Kuwait
- Priya shares the Karonda shrubs in blooms and laden with the fruit from Bangalore, India
- Rita joins with trees by the stream from Toronto
- Ken shares a tree he spotted on his morning walk in Brynna in Wales
- Lin joins with a tree from Saltwell Park, Gateshead in England
- Vinitha joins with a flower amid green
- Chandra shares trees and a play of shadow and light from Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama
- Shalini shares a golden Raintree (Amaltas) from her neighborhood in Gurgaon, India
- Mali shares a Cabbage tree (Ti Kouka) from her walk around the harbour in New Zealand
Yes indeed! I can vividly recall our Hampta Pass trek almost like it were yesterday! Lovely capture Parul .. Here is my tree https://yenforblue.blogspot.com/2020/07/striking-thursdaytreelove.html
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That must have been a lovely trek. I have heard a lot about it.
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Yes, I have some very vivid memories too, captures in my treasure trove.
Oh! To read a book curled under that tree. 🙂
https://natashamusing.com/2020/07/within-you-wordless-wednesday-wednesday-wisdom-natasha-musing/
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I know. It would be such a joy!
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Today, I am sharing guardian angel trees
https://myhandicraftscollection.blogspot.com/2020/07/trees-love.html?m=1
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Thanks, Shama! Where part of the world is your picture from?
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This tree reminded me of the poem “solitary reaper”. Such a solitary tree yet so sombre. I can imagine what a beautiful walk it must have been.
https://trinalooksback.com/2020/07/09/time-we-grow-our-own-food/
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I have read the Solitary Reaper long long ago. I think in school. 🙂 Thanks Balaka!
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These trees form a pathway that brings peace to look at.
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It’s beautiful!
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Thank you. I’ve actually scheduled a couple tree posts.
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I’m more a tree admirer from afar but sometimes the shade is so welcome. We all are living on memories right now. Here’s my tree https://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-snow-flower-tree-thursdaytreelove.html
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You are right. Thank you!
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Love your solitary tree, Parul. Here is mine
https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2020/07/09/the-view-from-the-top-of-petrin-hill/
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Thanks, Teresa!
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Oh I can imagine that tree feeling lonely being the only one there :(. Here goes mine – https://transitionofthoughts.com/2020/07/09/photography-brussels-park/
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I know what you mean. Thank you Aseem!
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The contrast backdrop provides to the tree is pretty interesting. I’m sure in the times like these such travel pictures refresh our mind.
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They sure do. Thank you!
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There’s so much texture in this photo! The vivid memories I can recall seem to be significant events, not always good. You are motivating me to clarify the best memories. Blogging helps. Here’s my offering: https://joannaoftheforest.wordpress.com/2020/07/09/thursday-tree-love-coupled/
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Blogging does help. Thank you!
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I have never been to Ladakh parul:) I admire your road trips. I just need to close my eyes to be transported, my trip to Shillong is unforgettable. Thanks for sharing, here’s my link:http://livealifeofgratitude.blogspot.com/2020/07/84-thursday-tree-love.html
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Thanks, Angela. I think road trips for VT and me are like getting lost and finding each other too 🙂 Shillong is lovely and I loved that place too.
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Beautiful pic! would love to sit under it one day soon😊
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Thanks, Shilpa!
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Such a lovely picture Parul! Can imagine how wonderful it must’ve felt…
Memories are funny things… very powerful actually, if you know what i mean 🙂
Here’s my story for today’s edition – https://softypinkngloriousred.wordpress.com/2020/07/09/an-idyllic-haven-thursdaytreelove/
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Thanks, Priya!
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Lovely scene. Here’s my offering: https://iamchandralynn.com/2020/07/09/thursdaytreelove-treeart-part-iii-a-masterpiece/
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Thanks, Chandra!
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That’s a beautiful capture, Parul. I love that greenery and the mountain backdrop. Yet, that lone tree is stealing the show! Beautiful!
Here is mine: https://thevoidthoughts.com/2020/07/08/something-imperfect-wordlesswednesday-91/
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Thanks a ton, Vinitha! I loved that one too.
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What a lovely scene. Here is my tree for this week
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Thank you, Lin!
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Memories are vivid and nostalgic. Nice click of the tree Parul. In the backdrop of those mountains the green tree seems to symbolize Hope! My tree can be seen here – https://anjus.home.blog/2020/07/09/tree-fountain/
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Oh you are so right! It does symbolize hope 🙂 thanks, anjana!
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Yes, same feeling happens to me as well for some of the place, incident. Beautiful click Parul. Perfect frame to the tree. Loved those green land and mountains!!
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Thank you, Shilpa! Happy you liked this one 🙂
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Love this mighty tree by the mountain. Good memories are always cherished! Here’s mine from Ontario – https://myheart2heart.blog/2020/07/10/plant-a-plant/
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Yes, they are. Thank you Rita!
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Ladakh is one of the most serene and peaceful regions of India – I can imagine the longing to be sitting under that tree and walking around in that stunning landscape. I used to get so breathless in Ladakh and it wasnt just the altitude but the skies and the landscape that held me captive all the time I was there.
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