Snag Tree

In forest ecology, a snag tree refers to a standing, dead or dying tree, often missing a top or most of the smaller branches. In freshwater ecology it refers to trees, branches, and other pieces of naturally occurring wood found sunken in rivers and streams; it is also known as coarse woody debris. When used in manufacturing, especially in Scandinavia, they are often called “dead wood” and in Finland “kelo wood”.

I took this picture at just before sunset in the middle of a field in Chalfont St Peter, I wasn’t sure if there was enough light but in the end I was surprised and was happy with the result There are other photos of Chalfont St Peter here, here and here.