Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Live Oak Trees

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Walking up the path to the plantation.

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These trees are so very old, they have seen so much!

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They have deep, strong roots to keep them firmly planted.

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Even the back of the plantation is gorgeous!

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And the side, so detailed!

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A garage holds a couple of antique cars.

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You've probably seen this plantation in a few movies. Of course I had to take the tour inside, but we weren't allowed to take photos in there.  This is the Oak Alley Plantation.

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We were allowed to take some photos from the balcony. I just love the trees!

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Can you believe these trees were planted years before the house was built?! Amazing. In fact, this guy built the house because he found the line of trees. He was hoping to lure his wife away from the New Orleans party life, lol.

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As seen from the road! :0)

12 comments:

  1. Oh you've captured that plantation beautifully. It's almost as good as actually getting to go there. The trees are so beautiful from the balcony.

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  2. those trees would draw me away from anything! even food! :)

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  3. Such AWESOME Trees! They WOW me!

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  4. The plantation and trees are amazing! I hope the Mr's plan worked and the Mrs was happy...I know I would be happy there with that view! WOW!

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  5. amazing trees and amazing pictures. I was totally captivated by the Live Oaks too. The plantation is pretty impressive as well, it looks like the one out of the patriot (Mel Gibson)

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  6. what a beautifully lined driveway... fabulous photos!

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  7. Wow! What a place and what amazing trees.

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  8. Very cool trees. We just don't see any like that around here.

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  9. These are some seriously Cool trees!

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  10. What a beautiful place. That tree lined drive is amazing!

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  11. lots of great leading lines in those! i especially like the one with door and chairs

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  12. I need to revisit my bucket list. If this isn't on there, it should be.

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