A tree contains the wisdom of a thousand ages. A stand of trees can tell you stories of a peoples long gone. This is my version of an Arborist Paradise, in Florida. The golden gulf coast beaches run along a long stretch of varied towns, villages and cities.
Walking amongst the ancient, graceful, magical giants of the southern Florida landscape, I feel overcome. I feel teary, inspired and on the verge of discovering an ancient part of me.
I can only hope that you catch a glimpse of this magical flare, this ethereal calling these ancient trees hold in our landscape.
![An Arborist Paradise where a lone USA flag hangs amongst the ancient moss cover, in Florida](https://monikalifephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/my-florida-trees-1.jpg)
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Do you consider this an Arborist Paradise?
![In this enchanting long entrance drive, the light dances among the handing moss. An Arborist Paradise - Walking amongst 100 year old Trees in Florida](https://monikalifephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/my-florida-trees-11.jpg)
the swaying moss hanging of ancient trees whispers tales of times passed
Enchanted long driveways separate us from reality. Passage of time stops. You enter into another world.
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![An Arborist Paradise - Walking amongst 100 year old Trees in Florida](https://monikalifephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/my-florida-trees-10.jpg)
To explore your own Arborist Paradise, start in Sarasota
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we can never duplicate the richness of layers in natures, for they are ever changing
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notice how converting a typical sunset simple black and white, with a breeze capture for movement instantly creates a nostalgic photograph
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no matter the exposure or over-exposure, sometimes you have to aim right at the sun to capture the patterns, the symbols, the play of shapes in nature
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an ordinary front yard and sidewalk become an enchanted hideaway with an old stone bench overgrown with moss
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do you agree with me: is this an arborist paradise?
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