Tree Art

[changeling67]

Earthporm has come up with some more wonderful photos where the 'natural' world overcomes the 'unnatural' world. Trees will find a way to survive - I have seen plenty of photos of trees barely hanging on, but somehow making it through.  I love these photos below, because of the shape of the roots following the tessellating patterns of the pavement.

Stunning - mother nature at its best.

According to Earthporm's web site, "An extremely large tree doesn’t only hog concrete–it can also hog water. A big tree can consume 100 gallons of water out of the ground a day. To justify this excessive water intake, the same tree supplies enough oxygen to support up to 4 people."

Full webpage ----------------------------------> http://www.earthporm.com/10-tree-roots-winning-battle-concrete/

(If anyone could tell me how to post a link under a heading that would lead them to the page, I would be grateful - I try to insert the link, but there isn't the facility to post under a heading.  Thank you) 

Comments

[bluegerl.livejournal.com]

Amazing. Truly.

But looking at this one...

http://cdn.earthporm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tree-roots-concrete-pavement-15.jpg

Slip the mind just a little, and regard the roots - they look like football supporters all helping each other climb in over the wall!!

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

Ivy roots are like that, I have taken photos of roots that are as wide as a branch before :-)