Gabriel oak tree in St Matinville by jocko500
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Description
this is Gabriel Oak tree
In 1847, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem Evangeline had been read by many people around the world. A lot of people see the Evangeline Oak tree by the town square by the Church downtown. Few saw Gabriel Oak tree . so here it is. It the big twisted oak you see in the middle of the photo all spread out. It is a gaint of a tree for oaks.
I still have not took the photo of Evangeline but with the girl poseing in front of it and all you saw was a out of focus trunk of the tree. I will take a photo of it when the sun is shineing as I drive by it and have time.
here a link to the poem itself if you have time to read it http://www.louisianacajun.com/evangeline.asp
here is what it all about if you did not have time. http://www.hwlongfellow.org/works_evangeline.shtml
thanks for looking and comments
on the left you see part of a cypree tree; note the diff type of leafs on the tree . It do have moss on it. It have no water close to it. Cypress trees can grow in the water or on dry land

Comments (46)
Thats an Awesome old tree :) Beautiful place and shot (fav)
Thanks for the info and this gorgeous pic! Awesome! (:
Fantastic image! Thanks for informations! :)
Superb Capture of the Old Tree! Great Info attached too!
That's a beautiful oak tree, Jocko!
Marvelous shot!
Beautiful pic!
What a beautiful place, looks just like the south should look!!
awesome place and capture.among your best shots
extraordinary specimen Jock. a fine capture!
great old oak tree , superb capture , excelente view !
Awesome tree Dad, it is very Acadiana-ish
Beautiful! I like the fence, too, and your postwork.
what a special tree, it breathes history, and you took a really great shot!
excellent shot!
Beautiful place and shot. Stupenda la quercia attorcigliata.:)