Meet and greet

Where ever you look you'll see many wonderful trees in the forest, although some, some just have that something else; it can't be articulated properly, it's something you can't put your finger on, they merely stand out from their associates. I visited such a tree today. It's located in an area of the forest I don't frequently roam, in the valley which feeds the upper reaches of Highland Water; in fact said creek, as it is at this point, is only a stones throw away. The tree is a majestic Oak of some age, the kings of the forest, and is not alone; there are several other large specimens nearby. Although, the form of this particular tree stands out from the others. The mighty Oak has a sturdy trunk at its base, with all manner of gnarly growths on it, as well as a number of large bracket fungi; as you look up the tree you'll see a myriad of crazy branches radiating off in all directs, all branches about the same size. The branches have taken on a form somewhat akin to a Corkscrew Hazel; it is a beautiful tree. Sadly though its condition appears to have deteriorated since last I wandered this way; as have many of the other older trees in the locale. Whether this is the case or just my perception I'm not sure; still, hopefully it will be there for many years to come. Hail and well met.