The Gathering Tree - Garner State Park Black and White Edition
by Brigitte Blanchette Thompson
Title
The Gathering Tree - Garner State Park Black and White Edition
Artist
Brigitte Blanchette Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture - Wall Art
Description
This black and white portrait of a massive live oak in Garner State Park captures more than just the beauty of its shape — it preserves the enduring spirit of a place where generations gather, pause, and connect. Stripped of color, the eye is drawn to the elegant sweep of each branch, the contrast between shadow and bark, and the quiet presence of weathered picnic tables and scattered stone.
I took this photo during a deeply personal hike through the park with my 85-year-old mother and my daughter — three generations making our way beneath this incredible tree. We’ve walked these trails together over the years, and every visit feels like returning to a living memory.
In monochrome, the emotion deepens. This version speaks to legacy and time — how trees, like families, stretch across decades and hold space for our stories. The Gathering Tree in black and white honors resilience, rootedness, and the bonds that outlast seasons.
Featured in Fine Art America
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April 24th, 2025
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Brigitte Blanchette Thompson 20 Days Ago
Thank you so much Liz Knight for featuring and promoting my artwork to the top of the features page for May in Four Seasons!
Liz Knight 20 Days Ago
CONGRATULATIONS! Your featured artwork has been PROMOTED TO TOP OF THE TOP FEATURES for May 2025 in FOUR SEASONS Group! You are invited to visit the group discussions tab and post it into the May 2025 T of the T thread.
Brigitte Blanchette Thompson 24 Days Ago
Thank you Johanna for the feature in The Meandering Photographer
Brigitte Blanchette Thompson 24 Days Ago
Thank you Holly for the feature in Seasons of the Trees in Photography
Brigitte Blanchette Thompson 25 Days Ago
Thank you Sharon for the feature and and the wonderful comments in Hotel and Hospitality Interior
Brigitte Blanchette Thompson 26 Days Ago
Thank you David for the feature in Created by Southern Artists
David Neace CPX 26 Days Ago
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artist
Brigitte Blanchette Thompson 26 Days Ago
Thank you Calvin for the feature in A Tree or Trees in Black and White
Calvin Boyer 26 Days Ago
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
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