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17 November 2008 Coleen Perilloux Landry

Two Live oaks (Quercus virginiana) on a cheniere

A cheniere is a French word meaning "place where oaks grow" and it is usually a ridge or a spot higher than the ground around it.


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Marlene Guillory 10-May-2013 04:20
I always thought this would make a beautiful picture. Great shot.
carol j. phipps19-Nov-2008 15:01
and joined at the head ~ wonderful!
virginiacoastline18-Nov-2008 17:48
wonderful shot of the oaks . . .and the egret adds a nice touch
Guest 18-Nov-2008 17:32
A pleasing setting and the bird adds to this serene setting..voted
Neal Nye18-Nov-2008 12:36
A wonderfully peaceful scene. It has such a calming effect.
Zak18-Nov-2008 10:25
nice catch!
Cindi Smith18-Nov-2008 05:28
Beautiful trees and an egret to boot! Beautiful image, Coleen!
Dennis Hoyne18-Nov-2008 03:30
Well done, and how did you get the Egret to pose?
lou_rozensteins18-Nov-2008 03:15
Makes a wonderful picture. Well done. Voted.
Guest 18-Nov-2008 02:24
Great photo, but they look like young'uns.
Robin Reid18-Nov-2008 01:41
a lovely tree very well photographed along with a suportive egret!
A J Adams18-Nov-2008 01:18
Nice one Coleen. If that is the railroad trestle in the background, that is close to where that Red Head duck was.
Monte Stevens18-Nov-2008 00:20
I like this, he has a place of his own.
Yvonne18-Nov-2008 00:05
Magnificent trees & lovely composition Coleen! v
sschex17-Nov-2008 23:51
Hmmm, Egret and live oaks, trademark CPL.
J. Scott Coile17-Nov-2008 23:47
Healthy!
john savage17-Nov-2008 23:45
Cool tree, two combine to make one. Nice. V
Frank Wilson17-Nov-2008 23:39
They have grown together over the years. Good shot.