As today’s Daily Prompt asked us to look at Survival, my first thought went to examples from Nature, as there are so many stories there…
In my book, trees are the ultimate survivalists, as they can, in some cases, stand across the centuries, despite all that weather can throw at them: wind, cold, heat, drought…
The Yoga Tree is a shining example of this endurance, who has inspired me over the years; she may not be centuries old, but she has not only survived the harsh New England climatic extremes, but also wrapped herself around the oil tank that was stacked up right next to her. She shows her adaptation to the prevailing winds and all that she had to conquer, in a proud stance, as she reaches up to the sky, almost in defiance to what may be thrown at her.
Do you have a survivor in Nature that inspires you?
Technical Details
This image was captured with an iPhone 5S using the standard Camera app.
Inspired by Daily Prompt – Survival.
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Very cool. Thank you, Frank. Gorgeous photo. I love trees, and the survival you mentioned is profound. The survivor that comes forward for me is the volcano. I lived for a summer in El Salvador, near a dormant volcano. Something about the power present in this natural creation humbles me. Blessings!
Volcanoes are very interesting features of nature, and I think you’re right about connecting them with survival.
Be well,
Frank
Trees do seem great survivors, especially the ones that have been twisted by a prevailing wind. You’ve reminded me that just one rose survived Katrina in the New Orleans Botanic Garden.
That’s one very impressive rose!
Thank you for reading my blog,
Frank
My pleasure!
It ashame how some people take for granted of natures survival. Trees, plants, and other living things also endure stress caused by the the elements. Thank your for sharing your information.
Thank you for reading my post; you’re so right about not taking these things for granted, as we all benefit from Nature’s ability to flourish!
Both your story and your picture are magnificent. What a lovely picture of survival.
Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words v
Incredible photo. I love the way nature rejuvenates after a bushfire, here many years ago in Australia on what was known as Black Saturday we had devastating bushfires very close to where I live. Now, years later the regrowth is everywhere, ferns, trees … nature is pretty resilient.
Thank you!
Indeed, nature is amazingly resilient; I have seen cases where forest fires improved the overall eco-structure, as the new growth absorbs the nutrients left behind from the fire.
So true Frank. It’s the same around this area too, the new regrowth is quite spectacular.
Great photo
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