Tree Of Life by garnite
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
When this old maple started growing, 100 years of more ago, the river probably ran in a different place.. Now, the tree is almost completey undercut, and yet it still stands, even leaning our over the water in a last act of defiance. Not only is it still alive, it supports mosses, mushrooms, and a colony of ferns, right at the top of the picture. When it does fall, as it must, the river will undercut it again, forming deep pools for the fish to rest and hide in, and the branches will form little rapids, oxygenating the water, Life goes on.

Comments (15)
Yes, Life does go on...Your Narration is Perfect...the mention of Mushrooms got Me very excited....but...I'm a Fungi :]
Wonderful picture
damn it i want advance notice on the book's release date! and if it's not in the works...why the hell are you just sitting there?? (as for you Tedz...i've told you about getting excited...why do you think there's Blue Goo on your keyboard all the time??) lol
It amazes me how trees can grow on an angle...Nice shot!! Hey, thanks for the hot chocolate...the Fed Ex guy said it was delicious :O !!
What a beautiful trunk!
Great find, interesting narrative and fine capture:) You're definately having fun with your new hobby Jim..excellent:)
Wonderful writing and a beautiful place to be! Thank you!
Life goes on... wonderful words to go with this beautiful picture! Great job, Jim!
The title you gave this one is the same as my website....nature is important for all of us
Nice compo and story too! Sharp, much to see for me.
The tree is beautiful and you seem to be one with nature...
simple but beautiful picture. !!!!!! :O) !!!!
Wonderful photo and wonderful tree ... I love trees. Think they all could tell so many stories and they are the symbol of life to me. Thanks for sharing this!
Gorgeouis ecossytem you photographed here. Great story as well, opened my eyes again for natures beauty!
Lovely story to go along with a remarkable shot...love the moss on the tree....