Stumped!

A fence/gate post makes a great mountain for this miniature tree to start life. Will it outgrow the post or transform into a true Bonsai? A pity that I am unlikely to ever walk past this spot again. Seen near Aberfoyle, Scotland.

Have a great weekend.

Keith Burton, Diane Putnam, David G Johnson, Percy Schramm and 33 other people have particularly liked this photo

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neira-Dan ^club

HFF Herb

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thanks Neira-Dan

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend.

2 years ago.

John Cass

HFF Herb. Have a nice weekend.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to John Cass

Thanks John.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend.

2 years ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

HFF Herb!

2 years ago.

L. L. Wall ^club

... a poignant scene, which gives one pause ...

(and, will the weight of the growing tree crush the ageing gatepost? and will the tree then take root in the earth? or, are they both doomed?)

But for now: HFF ! and Good Health !

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

That tree is a real survivor; well seen and captured Herb.
HFF and stay well.

2 years ago.

Hans Guenter ^club

HFF and stay well!

2 years ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

Thanks Erhard.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend.

2 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

HFF and happy weekend:)

2 years ago.

Peter Chet ^club

HFF Herb. A great photo, old wood,rusty gate hinge remains and old wire. And of coarse a bonsai in the making.
I suggest you measure the height and plan for a return visit in say ,5 to 10 years time.
Stay safe and have a good week.
Regards Peter

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter Chet ^club

Hi Peter and good to see you again. Sounds like a good idea to re-visit it. If it is the one (post) I think it is then another stay in the same holiday cottage would be necessary.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend in safety too. Herb

2 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

GREAT find, Herb ! HFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

Ver well spotted Herb ~ good one ~ HFF & Hanwe

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Glad you liked it Nick.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend.

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

A great find Herb love it.
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ
ps are you sure you didn't plant it ????

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Haha, an idea there Toz. Glad you like dit.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Bien vu et bien rendue..
HFF et bon week-end salutaire.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Nice find Herb and a good shot.

HFF and a happy healthy weekend

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Glad you enjoyed it Doug.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend.

2 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

HFF and a document in your shot

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Good textures in the wooden post Herb. The top has its own little micro-climate! We will never know what happens to it then! ;-))
HFF and wish you a good weekend.
Regards, Rosa.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Yes a mini world in its own right here Rosa. No we are very unlikely to follow up on this. Shame!

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Dinesh ^club

Beautiful texture, a rare photo op. HFF Best wishes

2 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Good to see a natural bonsai in the wild , HFF hope you keep safe at the moment.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

I thought you might like this Steve. Keeping as safe as possible here.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A very adventurous tree indeed, Herb. HFF and have a great weekend.

2 years ago.

Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

HFF Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Thanks a lot Walter.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herbert

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Herb !

2 years ago.

Antje P. ^club

Great find! HFF and a nice weekend, Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Antje P. ^club

Glad you enjoyed it Antje.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Excellent detail in this well crafted capture Herb,
HFF and a great weekend

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Most happy to share with you Roger.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Xata ^club

Hope a bonsaï, pity indeed you cannot pass there on a regular basis... HFF Herb

2 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann ^club

HFF and a relaxed weekend, Herb!

2 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

Good question but you never know . . .
Hff to you Herb.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thanks for this Jose.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Never say never!
HFF & have a great weekend.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Perhaps you are right there Peter.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, have a fine weekend

2 years ago.

J.Garcia ^club

HFF and a pleasant WE, Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

And the same to you my friend.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

You will definitely have to return to find out Herb, - what a good excuse!!
A super shot. I particularly like how the bolt is hanging off - almost as if the little tree is stetching and making room to grow!

HFF and have a lovely weekend

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Very happy that you like this one Carol. All these comments make me want to plan a return journey but it would have to be ten year on, at least.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Herb
I like this picture very much!
I am sure that someone will walk past and think "Little tree, come home with me and live happily in my garden!"... And take it!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter, yes it might well be a temptation to some but not here at the edge of this Scottish forest where there were many saplings on the ground.

Belated HFF. Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Annalia S.

Such beautiful textures here, Herb, and a very artistic little miniature world on top of the fence post. A Japanese ikebana artist would be chewing his/her fingers in sheer envy!
Belated HFF!

2 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

Great picture,Herb! I like the little tree very much!

Belated HFF and have a nice weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

2 years ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

belated HFF and a sunny WE to you!!

2 years ago.

cammino ^club

Great find!

2 years ago.

Eva Lewitus ^club

The will to live is so strong!

2 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club

HFF, Herb.

2 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Indeed a lovely find! Belated HFF, Herb!

2 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Top title, and a felicitous find, Herb…..nice pic too!
Belated HFF and enjoy your Sunday…

2 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Interesting rusty detail here to see. HFF (belated), wish you a fine sunday, Herb !

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

I wonder whose hands hammered those nails into the post = no doubt a long gone woodland worker.. a nice catch Herb'.. // Dj.

2 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

Oh, how wonderful! Superb shot, Herb.

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A great find Herb..............and nicely captured..!!

2 years ago.

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