Pinus Longaeva Collection

Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, Pinus longaeva, at Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah. These trees are thought to be older than any other living organism, up to 5, 000 years, near Cedar City, Utah

Bristlecone pine roots, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

USA, Inyo County, Eastern Sierra, California, The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is a protected area high in the White Mountains in Inyo County in eastern California, Pinus longaeva

Dead bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Inyo National Forest, California, United States of America, North America

Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) fallen ancient tree, White Mountains, California, USA, March

Great Basin bristlecone pine and moon in the White Mountains - USA, California, Inyo, White Mountains, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Schulman Grove, Discovery Trail - Inyo National Forest

Great Basin bristlecone pine in the White Mountains - USA, California, Inyo, White Mountains, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Schulman Grove, Discovery Trail - Inyo National Forest

Great Basin bristlecone pine and star sky in the White Mountains - USA, California, Inyo, White Mountains, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Schulman Grove, Discovery Trail - Inyo National Forest

Pattern in wood of Bristlecone pine, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine forest at sunset, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine at sunset, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine silhouetted at sunset, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine silhouetted at sunset, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine and Milky Way, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Pattern in wood of Bristlecone pine, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine silhouette at sunset, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Bristlecone pine at sunset, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California

Ancient Bristlecone Pines (Pinus longaeva) in the Patriarch Grove, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California USA

Ancient Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) under starry sky in the Patriarch Grove, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California USA

Moon rising over the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California, USA
Moon rises over the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest; California, United States of America

Ancient Bristlecone Pines at sunset, California, USA
Great Basin Bristlecone Pines (Pinus longaeva) at sunset with a bird in flight overhead, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest; Bishop, California, United States of America

Milky way over ancient bristlecone pines under the night sky, Bishop, Inyo County, California, USA
The Milky Way over ancient bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva) under the night sky; Bishop, Inyo county, California, United States of America

Bristlecone pine tree under the Milky Way, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California, USA
A Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) photographed under red light and the milky way late at night. The bristlecone is the oldest tree in the world

Weathered wood of an ancient Bristlecone pine -Pinus longaeva-, Great Basin, Nevada, USA, North America

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California, White Mountains, Bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) in the White Mountains. (Large format sizes available)

A lone bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California

Star trails above an ancient bristlecone pine tree, California
The ancient bristlecone pine trees found in the White Mountains of California are some of the oldest known living organisms

The Milky Way and a dead bristlecone pine tree in the White Mountains, California
The Milky Way and a dead bristlecone pine tree high atop a dolomite ridge in the White Mountains, California

A dead bristlecone pine tree against a backdrop of star trails in the White Mountains, California

Star trails above a bristlecone pine tree, California
A bristlecone pine tree reaches towards a spiral of north facing star trails in the Patriarch grove of the Ancient bristlecone pine forest, White Mountains, California

A large bristlecone pine in the Patriarch Grove bears witness to the rising Milky Way, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California

North America, USA, California, Ancient Bristlecone Pine, Discover Trail in Owens Valley, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest, Shulman Grove, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Bristlecone Pine Forest, forest of long-living Great Basin Bristlecone Pines -Pinus longaeva-, Mt. Goliath Natural Area, Mt. Evans Scenic Byway, Idaho Springs, Colorado, USA

Long-living Great Basin Bristlecone Pine -Pinus longaeva-, collapsed tree, Bristlecone Pine Forest, Mt. Goliath Natural Area, Mt. Evans Scenic Byway, Idaho Springs, Colorado, USA

Pine resin on the trunk of a fallen pine tree, great basin bristlecone pine -Pinus longaeva-, Wild Basin, Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado, USA

USA, Oregon, Bristlecone Pine in Crater Lake National Park

MOUNT MORIAH WILDERNESS, NEVADA. USA. Bristlecone pine snag (Pinus longaeva) & aspen (Populus tremuloides) in autumn below Mount Moriah. Snake Range. Humboldt National Forest

North America, USA, Colorado, Mount Evans, Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) growing
USA, Colorado, Mount Evans, Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) growing at timberline

USA, Colorado, Mount Evans, Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) growing at timberline

California. USA. Bristlecone pine cone & contorted trunk of ancient bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). Patriarch Grove. White Mountains. Inyo National Forest

California. USA. Bristlecone pine snags & living trees (Pinus longaeva). Patriarch Grove. White Mountains. Inyo National Forest

Bristlecone pine trees (Pinus longaeva) on a mountainside. These are thought to be the oldest living organisms on Earth, with one tree found to be some 4700 years old

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Great basin bristlecone pine cones (Pinus longaeva) This species is one of a group of pines which can reach an age far greater than any other single organism known, up to nearly 5, 000 years

A twisted very old Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva), on sage brush covered slopes of dolomite limestone, in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Park, Inyo National Forest, Bishop, California

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"Discover the ancient beauty of Pinus longaeva in Inyo County, Eastern Sierra, California. Nestled within The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, these majestic trees stand as a testament to time. With their roots firmly planted in the White Mountains of Inyo National Forest, these bristlecone pines have witnessed centuries unfold. Marvel at the resilience of a dead bristlecone pine amidst its living counterparts. Even in death, it remains a striking presence in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Witness the fallen Great Basin Bristlecone Pine tree that once stood tall and proud, now resting peacefully among its brethren. Underneath the starry sky of the White Mountains lies another wonder – a Great Basin bristlecone pine illuminated by moonlight. Its gnarled branches reach towards infinity as it stands against nature's celestial canvas. Take a closer look and admire the intricate patterns etched into the wood of these ancient trees. Each line tells a story spanning centuries, revealing secrets only they hold. As day turns to dusk, experience an enchanting sunset over this ethereal forest. Watch as rays of golden light dance through gaps between branches and illuminate each needle with warmth and grace. Silhouetted against vibrant hues painted across the sky during sunset is where you'll find true serenity - Bristlecone pines standing tall like guardians of time itself. In this tranquil corner of Inyo County lies an extraordinary sight - Pinus longaeva whispering tales from ages past while embracing every moment under starlit skies or glowing sunsets. "