Tree Line, Rocky Mountain National Park, June 2004

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Above tree line refers to the altitudes on mountain slopes above which trees do not grow. On a few U.S. mountains, the boundary between forest and tundra is populated by the Bristlecone Pine, the longest-lived organism on Earth. This tree is the site logo. The oldest Bristlecone is named Methuselah and boasts a calculated age of 4,767 years. Above tree line, the wind blows eternally, the air is crisp, and the vistas are perpetual and perpetually changing. There is a sense of solitude mixed with a calm exhilaration. This site is named Above Tree Line Images not because each image is a view above tree line, but because each communicates some of these feelings.

The images here include landscapes, abstracts, wildlife, and many other image types from all over the North American continent. Mountains, streams, flora, fauna, historical and cultural sites, and wild animals are all included. Site content is updated on a regular basis, so please return to find new images. In fact, the most current photographs are always located in the New Images gallery under Images by Subject. Please enjoy a journey above the tree line.