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The tenacity of life

The tenacity of life
Despite the original tree having long since died here, a younger sapling has taken root on this rocky clump of earth that used to be the root system and made a good re-start to life. - This taken at the higher end of Glen Lui.

Erhard Bernstein, cammino, Holger Hagen, and 14 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Chris10
Chris10 club
How wonderful and a brilliant title Herb!! Love it...

Greetz, Christien.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Chris10 club
Chris, I have always had a love for trees and when I saw this, I was thrilled. You too, it seems.

Cheers, Herb
4 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Wonderful image.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to John Cass
Thanks again my friend.
Herb
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
oui , c'est incroyable ...certains s'accorchent
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to neira-Dan club
They do indeed my friend. Almost like mother and child here!

Regards, Herb
4 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
You are right Herb.
Some of them (some of us included) never throw the towel.
Again, beautiful tonalities of your world, great.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to J. Gafarot club
It is never too late Jose. This demonstrates just how much all life clings on to endure. Very happy that you enjoyed it.

Best Wishes, Herb
4 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
What a great find Herb! It looks quite splendid there and very robust already. A cracking shot!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Hi Keith and again my thanks for sharing your thoughts here with me. This not look too special until you look closer at the way its roots are clinging onto the mother roots. Glad you liked it. ~ Herb
4 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Great shot, Herb... the regeneration of life, it doesn't stop!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to John Goodwin
It never does, at least for most things. Always good to see you here my friend. ~ Herb
4 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
I'm very happy to see that.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Like me, Daniela, you show feelings for this tree. Glad you liked it. ~ Herb
4 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
I thought it was a tent for Eeyore
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nick Weall club
I presume you mean the 'teddy' Nick. I wondered about that too! ~ Herb
4 years ago.
 Eva Lewitus
Eva Lewitus club
Oh, I love these clinging to life trees!!!!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Eva Lewitus club
Yes Eva, I have a soft spot for them too. I am happy that you like these touches of nature. It looks like the main tree was blown over, some time ago.

Regards, Herb
4 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Nice find Herb love tree shots.
Regards TOZ.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Couldn't resist this on Toz. Aye, i know you like trees as much as myself.
Best Wishes, Herb
4 years ago.
 Proxar
Proxar
Beautiful capture!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Proxar
My thanks Proxar.
4 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
A wonderful image of the Young Pretender
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter Castell club
The Young Pretender is certainly doing well here Peter. ~ Herb
4 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Wonderful find and capture! What a great survivor!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to sasithorn_s
Thank you for this. Yes survival is everything here. ~ Herb
4 years ago.

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