Living Nurse Log by Cosine
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As we were coming back out the trail from Eloway Fallslast weekend I noticed this tree that had been knocked down many years ago, but not killed. You can see the sharp bend it took to continue seeking the sun. But what interested me was the amount of other growth it was supporting. A lot of the things that grow on a nurse log are here, but they're not using this log for nourishment, they're just growing on the surface. That's the way it is in a rain forest. :-)
Comments (16)
auntietk
That's fascinating! I don't recall ever seeing a nurse log that wasn't dead. Cool shot!
Ceyzpurplestang
Interesting/unique shot ... I've never seen one like that either ...
MrsLubner
This is a marvelous log. The greens on greens are well done and the textures are so varied.
smillinfaces
a beautiful place and a real good POV greetz smillinfaces
ledwolorz
Fantastic photo.
CavalierLady
I found nurse logs fascinating when I was in that part of the country. It is a unique ecosystem there. Life constantly renewing itself and such rich and lush undergrowth. Lovely shot, Dennis. :)
rmtagg
Really great view of something I have never seen before :)
barbdennist
What a pretty picture this is. Boy, that nurse log has a lot of moss growing on it. I also find the angle of the tree really interesting in the way it shot up like that. Great photo!
tresamie
Even in the winter your forest is lush and green. Isn't Nature amazing?
Valentin
Looks like forest from prehistoric times... Excellent shot!
TomDart
This is facinating. Thanks for the nice photo.
kansas
Beautiful green growth on this log. I love the ferns.
onefeather
The ferns are beautiful! I dont think I've ever seen them growing on a log/tree! What a fantastic find and capture! ty so much for sharing!
sharky_
Nice capture of nature. Aloha
lizzibell
great capture...
weezy136
Well, that's really interesting. Cool shot too. Really pretty.