It's hard to know what caused this oak to split so precipitously.
The leaves on the branches were still green, but the drought has taken its toll on so many trees and shrubs.

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Even this loft and majestic oak can't help but feel the pain of drought.
Like so many ancients, it suffers, but survives as a reminder of how precious water can be.

Look at these enormous signs changing colors in the distance.
Even before dusk settles in you can see this enormous sign changing from white to green to red and blue off in the distance.

As you can see the two here are several stories high.

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The Artist and his work.

Painting by artist Peggy Jelmini, Carmel Art Association, Carmel,CA

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Amarillus

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I love the way the light cascaded here down an embankment.

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