A Tree For Joe

Joe's contribution to this site is inestimable.

Of course, he started it, but he set the tone and the rules,
I remember there was a time when we quaked in our boots if we  transgressed.
And if we were picked for spotlight....... heaven!

I don't have a decent blip, but neither do I want to miss out on any tributes to him.
This tree is on my neighbour's land.  You can see the burnt bush behind,
I had only taken it because I'm trying to work out whether to start shooting raw.
I've added the raw original to extra.
Of course, it's a huge difference, but I just don't know if I want to spend any more time worrying about technical stuff.

Enough of that.

Thank you Joe!
We all appreciate you and miss you.
I hope life is good.
I know it sounds very saccharin, but you have a place in our hearts.