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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
Pascale GUY
on July 23, 2021Excellent title for this great find ! Looks like a crocodile !
Terry Allen
on July 11, 2021Many thanks to all for your nice comments!
geoghanart
on July 11, 2021Well done POV and capture of the details and texture of the back to the Earth process.
jimholmquist
on July 11, 2021Outstanding shot Terry and interesting history!
Howard's Photography
on July 11, 2021Excellent capture showing the cycle of life! Ditto Frank...
Greg&Rose Photography
on July 10, 2021yes great example of life cycle neat shot
Janet McQueen
on July 10, 2021Wonderful find, I love the story this tells.
Lgood
on July 10, 2021Indeed 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, 2021A 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, 2021Lovely comp; I really love the textures of the layers of mosses on the decaying pole; wonderful light!