Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Ancient Redwood Burl




Encapsulated seeds
of verdant life
genetically
identical to
Mother Tree.

Woody swelling
waiting
to burst forth
in times of stress
ensuring

immortality.

4 comments:

  1. Wow - I have never seen a tree like that - it is an amazing picture - I hope those forests remained untouched and that tree can continue to grow like the Mother Tree.

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  2. How did I not find you for color week? Your blog and it's music are simply a balm for the soul. I am enamored with flowers, just like you. :)

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  3. In a way I feel sorry for this tree. Can't explaine why. Great shot though.

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  4. These burls form when the tree has been injured. This particular tree was in a fire decades ago. Perhaps that's why you feel sorry for it.

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