They are quite beautiful @slowwalker. The whole thing reminds me of a place near where I grew up in Denmark, known as the "Troll Forest" because it is made up of 250-year old pines... but because it is near the ocean and there are strong winds, they have all become twisted and gnarled in different directions.
And you're right, it gives a unique atmosphere.
Wow,
I'd like to see that pine forest