The year of the Water Dragon starts today. The dragon is the most auspicious of all the animal signs. It is a symbol of good fortune and intense power. In the East, the Dragon is regarded as a divine beast - the reverse of the malicious monster that Westerners felt necessary to find and slay. This photo is of a beautifully carved ancient ash tree my friends have that succumbed to the dreaded Emerald Ash Borer, an epidemic that has been killing trees in Ontario for the past several years. The impressive carving was done by artist Robbin Wenzoski.
© Sheila Creighton 2012
Imagery of Light 
It’s an amazing carving! Sad about the borers….. it’s yet another sign of a system under duress.
yes another sign for sure. nature’s revolt!
Interesting.It looks like smiling.
thanks c – yes he does look pretty happy in his dragon style.
Looks very impressive
very large and detailed. stops people going by for sure. 🙂
Beautiful composition and subject.
thanks… a good year for all.