Tree-hug on October 21

A lovely warm afternoon tree-hug today.  I believe this new tree-friend is a chestnut oak.

Chestnut oaks are identified by their 'massively-ridged dark gray-brown bark' and that they grow on ridges, like this one.  Its bark is the thickest of any eastern North American oak!  

Its leaves starting their color change journey.

Creating a beautiful background to the tree-snake-limbs twisting and turning gracefully high above the ground.

A young birch looking over with awe at its formidable tree-neighbor.  Tree message:  Stand in your strength, even on the edge.  Trust your direction and flow.  You are an inspiration.