TITLE: Methuselah Torments

This 5000-years old pine is the oldest tree on Earth that reproduces with seeds. Still alive, it fights the weather elements typical of 11,000 feet elevation such as cold, snow, high winds, etc. My B&W finition was meant to highlight this remarkable tree and its tortuosity.

AUTHOR: Yvan Bedard (Canada)

Yvan Bedard is a fine art landscape photographer. Born and living near Quebec City, Canada, he is a former successful academic researcher in geospatial data engineering, author, and international lecturer. He is a self-taught photographer who has undergone advanced training in Canada, UK and the United States with some of the best photographers and artists. Bedard has made his own small and large fine art prints for 15 years. Having always lived in mountainous regions or near rivers, he explored several regions in Quebec, Canada, Unites-States, Europe, and more. His love of nature has led him to specialize in landscape photography; nevertheless, he also likes urban photography. In 2014, he decided to devote himself professionally to fine art photography. A permanent artist in art galleries since 2014 (Canada, USA, Australia, India), his atypical career has not prevented him from having success with his art and participating in forty solo and group exhibitions. He is a multi-awards photographer and a Professor Emeritus who offers photography courses and conferences. His works are published in several magazines and books worldwide; they can be seen in private collections in more than 15 countries. See https://yvanbedardphotoart.com