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Return to earth

A moss-covered totem pole lying on the ground and slowly returning to the earth, K'uuna Llnagaay (Skedans) Gwai Haanas, BC. The disintegration of the memorial statuary is recognized by the Haida culture as a part of its natural life cycle.

totem poledisintegratinglying on groundmosscoveredWestern red cedargrassestreesHaida cultureK'uuna LlnagaaySkedansHaida Heritage SiteHaida GwaiiLouise IslandQueen Charlotte IslandsBritish Columbia

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  • Pascale GUY

    on July 23, 2021

    Excellent title for this great find ! Looks like a crocodile !

  • Terry Allen

    on July 11, 2021

    Many thanks to all for your nice comments!

  • geoghanart

    on July 11, 2021

    Well done POV and capture of the details and texture of the back to the Earth process.

  • jimholmquist

    on July 11, 2021

    Outstanding shot Terry and interesting history!

  • Howard's Photography

    on July 11, 2021

    Excellent capture showing the cycle of life! Ditto Frank...

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on July 10, 2021

    yes great example of life cycle neat shot

  • Janet McQueen

    on July 10, 2021

    Wonderful find, I love the story this tells.

  • Lgood

    on July 10, 2021

    Indeed this is the cycle of life in the natural world. I love seeing this. The first thought that came to mind was "I wonder how many years ago the totem pole fell. Great capture Terry!

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on July 10, 2021

    A great example of the cycle of life, and all the ways that the old log contributes to the insects, birds, and animals, for food and shelter, as it returns to the earth.

  • fotoeffects

    on July 10, 2021

    Lovely comp; I really love the textures of the layers of mosses on the decaying pole; wonderful light!

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