Nurse Log by Cosine

Photography • Landscape • posted on Nov 25, 2007

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Description

When a Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) dies, it may lie on the forest floor for over a century. Many types of plants will use this "nurse log" for support and nutrients as it decays. On this log I can see several different ferns, Oxalis, mosses, huckleberry bushes, and others I can't identify. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by and any comments.

Comments (20)

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auntietk

1:22AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Nature's recycling program. Beautiful capture!

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Ceyzpurplestang

1:52AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Gorgeous shot!

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babuci

2:16AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Wonderful fern heaven in this great forest. Love the rich green colors.

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nongo

2:19AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

I'm always amazed at these nurse logs and all the life they support!!!! Excellent image Dennis!!!!!!!

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Hendesse

4:06AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Fantastic shot, colors and light are very beautiful. Superb!

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Mondwin

5:30AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Fabulous capture dear Friend!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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Cosme..D..Churruca

6:36AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Excellent pic!

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kansas

8:43AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Wonderful capture. I remember the fallen cedars and the deep musty earthy aroma of the woods. Thanks so much for sharing.

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tresamie

10:38AM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Isn't Nature clever, to reuse that essence of life to nurture new life? Thanks for sharing this with us :)

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rmtagg

12:13PM | Sun, 25 November 2007

We don't have these trees where I live so I have never seen one before. It is a wonderful thing to be able to see such a great picture like this :)

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Valentin

2:33PM | Sun, 25 November 2007

I love very much this wonderful red ceder log and the fantastic games of lights and shadows!

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witch_1612

3:18PM | Sun, 25 November 2007

Wonderful!!!

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barbdennist

6:25PM | Sun, 25 November 2007

As you know, I'm not much of a hiker but when I do venture out I love finding these Nurse Log's and stopping to see all the things growing on them. This is a beautiful picture of one.

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