I suppose that one reason for seeing this tree in the masculine gender is due to the phallus appearing shape. However, it might be female, reaching for the sun. I like to think of this limb raising it's "arm" in praise of the life giving creator. It is interesting to watch something that seems doomed, and see the miracles of nature, how the can surmount the limitations that humans put in its way.

NICE.....

AWESOME!:)

Very interesting shot and thoughts Ana.

Excellent artwork!!!!

Interesting thoughts and image Ana!!!! As far as I know humans are the only life forms that will give up on suvival at times (ie suicide). I guess that means all other life forms will do anything possible to survive, no matter what. Then again I'm not really sure of that, I just saw it on a science show the other day..lol Everything can be debated!!!! It's a wonderful photo and interesting topic for discussion!! Fantastic work!!!!

oh ana, a beautiful image & wonderful observation. Sometimes things continue blooming even when they're blooming in adversity (or even in madness): They just have the strength to overcome adversity. But here, the tree doesn't just 'overcome' the fence, it melds with the fence (grafts). And that's symbiosis—in latin, literally "biosis"/life in harmony: ie. life growing with other life. Suzanne's words are beautiful, re. the tree—female—raising her arm in praise of her Source; and noobasaur makes the interesting point that only humans give up under adversity. You've opened up a dialogue...But above all, the photograph is another of your bold captures, with intricate detail but also an overall power and immediacy: Your photographs are bold and sculptural; and this one has wonderful shade and recesses as well. Another complex and powerful upload from you, one of our truly powerful artists.

WHat a fantastic and amazing proof of the strength of mother nature. Funny, it makes me think about a beetle, in my bathroom one evening. It was laying on the back and fought so hard to turn, but couldnt. Well I am wierd. I helped it turn, but it seems, it had been laying there for long time. It was weak. Next morning it hadnt been able to walk into the panel and hide, but it was still fighting. I asked my husband to put an end on its misserable life.

Fantastic shot.

Very cool shot!!

It is a very interesting motif but beautiful as well ^¿^ Great capture

Strange and wonderful how this works!

Nature is always so fascinating Ana. Splendid seen my friend ;O)

remarkable.

A metaphor for something!

i always say that trees are alive and this one has a mind of it's own.Very beautiful,wonderful shot !

Beautiful image!!!

Seems like you care a lot for trees, which is a very wise and good thing to me. I show respect for these beings knowing there is life and a lot more deep within them...A stunning and beautiful capture you've come up with here !

Very interesting image! Great capture.

This fascinates me immensely! I've seen trees and various other plants doing the same thing, especially here in Chicago, where there seems to be this war between nature and it's opposite. Great observation here, and I love the photograph itself. There IS symbolism in this, but also great beauty. I think that's the thing about nature, beauty, love, and all of that other good stuff. It always manages to triumph, even if it has to graft itself onto or into other things! Great work here! I love it.

Splendid composition and colors my friend

wow, so cool! Great shot here, and interesting!

Thought provoking question and image.

Great shot, good composition!

I really like wonderful and interesting warm hugs, Linda

awesome shot and detais Anna x f!

Ana, this very photogenic and excellent capture.I have seen trees that had wired inside almost to the center. funny how some trees can adapt, yet others dies without a fight