Giant Lighted Oak Tree is a photograph by Patti Deters which was uploaded on December 6th, 2014.
Giant Lighted Oak Tree
Giant Lighted Tree by Patti Deters. Photographed in Bloomington, MN (near St. Paul / Minneapolis). Please enjoy more of my images at... more
by Patti Deters
Title
Giant Lighted Oak Tree
Artist
Patti Deters
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Photograph - Photography
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"Giant Lighted Tree" by Patti Deters. Photographed in Bloomington, MN (near St. Paul / Minneapolis). Please enjoy more of my images at patti-deters.pixels.com.
Newspaper article: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/family/79272507.html
On a hill in Bloomington stands a 53-foot oak tree that few notice in the light of day. But when darkness falls, a switch flips and there is light: 41,300 white lights, to be exact, that wrap the tree's trunk and every branch, creating a glow that can be seen for miles along the Minnesota River Valley. It's a spectacular sight along a stretch of Hwy. 77 south of the Mall of America.
Bob and Julie Little have lit the majestic tree since moving into Julie's childhood home in 2001, creating a Christmas tradition that attracts hundreds of passersby who stand at the end of the Littles' driveway, eyes wide, jaws dropped, cameras out. They come in cars, tour buses and limousines from the time the tree is lit on Thanksgiving night until the plug is pulled on New Year's Day.
There was the sailor who stopped by to ask whether he could propose to his girlfriend in front of the tree the next night. The family who snapped a photo for their annual Christmas card. The airline pilot who insisted to his wife that they find the "beacon of light" that he flew over. And then there are the children who dance with wonder under the tree.
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December 6th, 2014
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Comments (13)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… ABC GROUP - T IS FOR TALL - ACTIVE MEMBERS ONLY! F/L
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Giant Lighted Oak Tree composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Snow-Ice-Frost Including Mountain Tops” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2018 November: Stunning Featured Images and Thank you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. If enabled, your image will also be posted to our group Google+ page. (November 14, 2018)