Tag Archives: Trees

The Teaching of The Ancient Yew Tree

How this tree has come to symbolize death in pagan cultures
Posted on October 29, 2015 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Yew tree is a species of evergreen conifer native to western, central, and southern Europe, northern Iran, southwest Asia and northwest Africa. Because of their toxic leaves and berries, yews were a symbol of death and rebirth in pre-Christian pagan … Continue reading →

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What Do Trees and Hospice Centers Have in Common? An Interview with David Anthony Hall, Part Two

Photographer David Anthony Hall reflects on his work's unique relationship with hospice centers -- as it turns out, we can learn a lot about death from a woodland outing
Posted on February 21, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In part two of a two-part interview (read part one here), SevenPonds speaks with the Dublin born, UK based photographer David Anthony Hall. David’s work inspires its viewer to reflect upon his or her relationship with the natural world and … Continue reading →

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