The Watcher by garnite
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
High on the bluff overlooking the falls is a huge old Douglas fir. Over 6 feet through at the base, more than 150 feet tall, it has stood here for over 500 years. The land drops away in a sheer face on the falls side, yet it has stood through wind and fire and every other natural event for more that 5 centuries. Quiet, passive strength personified. Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Comments (11)
Like Grandfather time Himself :]
King of the Forest and Ruler of all He Surveys. i've always thought such grand titles for a person were utterly stupid. but with a magnificant work of Nature...it's so fitting.
wonderful simply wonderful. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!
So few of them left too :(
living life on the edge... i can relate... hope it holds on another 500 yrs! :]
Nice scene, and an intresting story. Well you know what they say, there is no force greater than nature, it must be true. Near to here there is a tree that has outlived two houses, The tree still stands in the garden, and will most likely see the next house through!
Yesterday, the neighbors cut down a beautiful tree. I have no idea why. But I loved that tree, and I almost cried when I went out back and saw just the cut stump that stands a bit higher than the fence between our properties. Thanks for showing me a tree that still stands.
500 years .. think of it what has been 500 years ago .. Cortez in Mexico, Luther, Diaz sailing round Kap Hoorn ... sigh. I can just say "thank you Jim". :)
Gives new meaning to the term "living on the edge"!
Impressive!!!
Nice picture ,and interesting words, thanks for this image