Protected by the Trees

This is another plein air painting where I got to enjoy the peace and serenity of nature. What about being surrounded by tall majestic trees makes you feel so safe? For me it has to do with the idea that they have been and will be there for a long time, trees are a sturdy, steadfast and reliable source of protection.  I thought about this a lot while painting this and realized this idea of trees protecting us and our homes is a metaphor for me of what my family and heavenly father does for me. I hope we can all find that protection one day.