I had only seen this tree from the road and for several months being fascinated by it I decided to drive to the farm
to ask permission to photograph it from their driveway and field. I think that the lady thought it a little strange but agreed.
It was struck by lightning several years ago and then in a storm 2 years ago it developed its present alarming "lean." I had it in mind to take photos year round but that may not be possible.
The tree is now the farms main source of firewood.