To dwellers in a wood almost every species of tree has its voice as well as its feature. At the passing of the breeze the fir-trees sob and moan no less distinctly than they rock; the holly whistles as it battles with itself; the ash hisses amid its quiverings; the beech rustles while its flat boughs rise and fall.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Each tree in a forest has unique sounds and movements that reveal its character in the breeze.
- In plain terms
- Nature gives every tree a distinct voice through sound and motion.
- What can you take from it?
- Each part of nature has its own distinct expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds have you noticed in nature?
- How does observation change your perception of a place?
Another view
Overlooking subtle details can make the whole scene feel less alive.
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