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grimleyfiendish — Blasted Oak
Published: 2007-10-30 22:11:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 2558; Favourites: 56; Downloads: 2
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I was out taking some reference pictures for my next painting project and had to revisit this tree. There were some people walking over the heath, one of whom told me that this was called the Blasted Oak. Not sure if it's true or why exactly but I liked the name
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Saw this and wondered at the name...Where was this taken? And was it in mainland Europe or the Isles? I was just thinking that maybe part of it got blasted by artillery or mortar or an aerial bombardment in one of the World Wars and survived, thus the name. Awesome pic.
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Hi, the picture was taken on Bawdeswell Heath in Norfolk, UK. I have no idea why it's called that, if indeed it really is - there doesn't appear to be any damage to it but it's a good theory
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I was wondering, could use this tree as a reference for a tattoo I'm planning on getting?
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Yeah, go for it. I'd be interested in seeing the result
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thank you so much! It's going to be the base for a tree of life.
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awesome shot!
do you mind if I would use this photo for a drawing? Of course I would put the link to your photography then in the description.
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Thank you
I don't mind at all, I'd like to see what you do with it
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thanks!
well after seeing your wip I don't feel to good posting my drawing. ^^
Your picture is so detailed, I'm curious how it will look like when it's done.
whatever, here is the [link]
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At least you finish yours 
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really great use of sepia 
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Hehe, that's my reaction every time I go to see it, it's an incredible looking tree
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Absolutely brilliant!!!
I've added it to our 
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Nice shot of a nice tree. I think it may be called a "blasted Oak" due to the colour and texture of the bark which may represent blasted steel or sandstone.
the exposed roots are am interesting feature !
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I'd only be repeating what everyone before me said, but anyway... Lovely shot!
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Repeated or not it's very kind and much appreciated
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very nice !!
i can't resist to the charm that is produced among these roots and branches.. all trees in winter or autumn.. pretty nice !
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I'd quite happily have a gallery full of tree photos
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yep.. am progressively doing that
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Thank you
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Thank you - much appreciated
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Now that's what I can impressive!
The roots in the foreground resemble legs, or arms, creeping across the ground I think!
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It looks very old! There's a felling of mightiness and wisdom over such old trees.
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It's quite old but not that old by Oak standards. I agree completely with you about the mightiness and wisdom. I always feel comfortable, at peace if you like, when I'm around old trees like this - I have no idea why
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It's one of my favourites around this area. Unfortuantely it doesn't seem to get the respect it deserves. There are remenants of old rope swings on some of the branches and a couple of current ones. I'd hate to turn up one day to see a limb broken off because of this. The heath it's on also has a litter problem - a mark of the decline in the respct for our natural world that, sadly, seems to be spreading across our nation 
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Not just your nation..it's worldwide.. everything is throw-away and many people don't care where they throw it. It's truly disgusting the disregard many have for the environment.
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It's a great tree
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Thanks, i'll check it out.
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