By Scott Shephard

I guess I can't help it. I like to photograph bare trees - whether dying, dead or, as in the case of this massive oak in Maryland, about to leaf out. It's that brachiation that enthralls me. ( I just used two fancy words to pay homage to all of the English teachers that helped shape me. :-)  )

Canon 5DIII 1/60s f/8.0 ISO200 35mm