Willow Trees

I've been told that there isn't much nice about Willow trees.  The bugs love them, their roots stretch out underground for dozens of feet and will destroy the foundations of buildings, septic systems, city sewage systems and they absorb tons of water.  I don't care!  They're still beautiful!  Not too far from us, we found a lot of willow trees that instantly reminded me of the deep south, Gone With the Wind - not sure why.

They're not near any buildings, septic or sewage systems.  They're right beside the river so they can have all the water they want.  I'm not sitting under them so I don't care about the bugs dropping on me.  Anyway, a few photos.