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Autumn at Waimate North


If there's one thing I like about Autumn and Winter it's the absence of leaves on the trees. those bare branches look like they're reaching out to the sky for warmth. I wonder how old the tree is?

The Waimate North Mission Church and Cemetery looks so dark and mysterious. No life, just moss on the old fence and dark stormy clouds.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday.
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Susan Heather said…
It is lovely there isn't it - great photo.
30 May 2019 at 17:06
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Dead opposite here with summer on it's way and the dreaded heat could do with more rain as well. Very moody photo
30 May 2019 at 18:35
doodles n daydreams said…
A very moody picture, great.
Diana
30 May 2019 at 20:05
gz said…
no leaves, but fascinating to see the structure and form of trees
30 May 2019 at 20:29
Andy said…
No leaves means you get a better view. I love that sky.
30 May 2019 at 22:13
William Kendall said…
The sky really makes the shot. Very brooding.
31 May 2019 at 03:23
eileeninmd said…
Hello, the bare tree and sky make a dramatic scene. Great photo. Wishing you a happy day and weekend ahead!
31 May 2019 at 06:10
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
The clouds do look ominous!
31 May 2019 at 09:02
Light and Voices said…
Very dramatic image.
31 May 2019 at 10:44
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Excellent photo. Dark and mysterious is a good description, along with all the old headstones. Wow!!
1 June 2019 at 11:15
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