The Burmis Tree
by Blair Wainman
Title
The Burmis Tree
Artist
Blair Wainman
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
The Burmis Tree is a limber pine located in south western Alberta along the Crowsnest Highway and east of municipality of Crowsnest Pass. The tree died in the late 1970s after losing its needles. Its age was estimated to be between 600 and 750 years old. In 1998, it was toppled by wind, however members of local community refused to leave it lying. Efforts were made to fix the tree back up using rods and brackets. In 2004, vandals cut one of the tree's main branches. Locals again came to the rescue with a gallon or two of glue and a prop pole. The community rallied to have the new Highway 3 built around the tree rather than destroy the heritage symbol it has become. It is purported to be one of the most photographed trees in the world.
This photo has been significantly edited in Photoshop...for those who are familiar with its present condition!
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September 21st, 2012
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Comments (45)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Burmis Tree composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on the Feature! F/L
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Angie Tirado
Congratulations!! This stunning Black and White image has been featured today in "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs" Group!! You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Stunning Group Features in OCTOBER 2017” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement.
Nina Silver
Lovely work! Great story about its survival. Never knew about it until today. Thank you.
Lisa Knechtel
What a powerful image! Perfect in B&W. The tree is the star of the show and backed up by the sky. v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and vote!! The tree got lost in the color version! Glad you liked this one!!
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