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Inexorable return to earth

Looking up at the slow process of a mortuary pole returning to nature, with moss and salal bushes growing on the top, S'Gaang Gwaii, Haida Gwaii, BC

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  • Terry Allen

    on August 24, 2021

    Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!

  • jimholmquist

    on August 24, 2021

    Beautiful shot Terry! Very cool to see nature at work on this old pole.

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on August 23, 2021

    Nature forever cycle

  • Donna McCommon

    on August 23, 2021

    Wonderful shot of detail!

  • Gene Hyder

    on August 23, 2021

    Superb shot.

  • Howard's Photography

    on August 23, 2021

    Great capture, interesting!

  • Lgood

    on August 23, 2021

    Even in this later stage of the pole's lifecycle can be beautiful and it certainly says a lot about nature. This is a wonderful capture.

  • fotoeffects

    on August 23, 2021

    Fascinating how the plants colonize the old pole! Lovely shot; wonderful detail and textures!

  • Kevin Poynor

    on August 23, 2021

    Great shot!

  • Bill J Boyd Photography

    on August 23, 2021

    Great comp & POV, Terry

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