Putting Time In Perspective
We don’t know how to comprehend the patience required to pass 800 years. This Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) was already 130 years old when the Black Death was ravaging Europe around 1350. The Black Death was estimated to have killed 30–60% of Europe's total population and untold numbers elsewhere in the world where population statistics are harder to come by. It is estimated that the global population did not recover to 14th century pre plague heights until well into the 17th century.
Wonder what the world will be like in 2817?
I took this shot in Cathedral Grove, MacMillan Provincial Park using on a Canon EOS 6D Mark II with a Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens at ISO 100, f/4 aperture, and a 1sec exposure time with a 30.0 mm focal length (32.4 mm in 35mm). Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
If you would like to learn a little bit more about my background in photography you can read the interview @photofeed did with me here.
Robert Downie
Love Life, Love Photography
All images in this post were taken by and remain the Copyright of Robert Downie - http://www.robertdowniephotography.com
Your lense on that Canon EOS 6D Mark II is pretty cool, look at that. Well the Douglas fir is a proof of longevity for surviving so long by all means. I think world in 2817? Well I'll say it'll be totally different from everything we're seeing now. It's a lovely shot one that takes down the memory lane
WOW. You are lucky to see and photograph this old man. I always see perfect photography on your page. again a nice framing and successful shooting. congratulations for all of them.
Thanks you are too kind.
Old tree. He stood patiently and witnessed the silent history of every incident at that time. You take the picture very perfectly. I will learn a lot from you about photography.
Yes old things always make us think about our own mortality.
congratulations, dear Robert, it's a great shot again. no need to comment too much. you know you're good!
lol; thanks. Always appreciate your comments ;-)