Grand Oak
The Herder Symbol Dictionary says, “Psychoanalysis sees in the tree a symbolic reference to the mother, to spiritual and intellectual development, or to death and rebirth.” It also notes that the fruit, shade, and protective nature of trees have caused them to be seen as feminine or maternal symbols; yet, at the same time, the erect trunk is a phallic symbol. Perhaps this is why, for Carl Jung, the tree symbolized the Self, androgyny (integration and equality between the masculine and feminine principles), and individuation.
Inez Correia Marques 21/07/2014 23:42
trees are people tooamazing
Berthold Klammer 25/04/2014 13:32
Couldn' t imagine that a shot of an old oak treewould be so amazing...best regards Berthold
Tadeusz Roguski 23/04/2014 23:56
a little bit of taste of Nippon.Adele D. Oliver 22/04/2014 3:26
wonderful how it fills out your whole image with its mighty trunk, branches and leaves !!!greetings, Adele
LadyNoone 21/04/2014 23:49
Great tree, great story.JOKIST 21/04/2014 20:21
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