Ancient Life by Abysimus
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Right now, at the very moment you read this, there stands high on a windy ridge just at the timberline, in the San Gorgonio wilderness, a bristlecone pine that has been ring dated to be 4,580 years of age. I know where it is because my laboratory did the ring count microscopy on the trunk core samples (These are small diameter tube cores about the size of a soda straw, and taking them does not harm the tree).
This tree was alive when the oldest of the Egyptian Giza pyramids was built. This tree was alive before Moses was born. This tree was alive before Abraham was born. While Socrates philosophized in the streets of Athens, this tree was alive. This tree lived as empires were born, flourished, and vanished into history. The tree location is not publicly disclosed to avoid vandalism. On the frequent occasions that I have climbed the San Gorgonio Mountain, also known locally as Old Greyback (the highest peak in Southern California at 11503 feet) I have made it a point to visit this tree. I have spent many hours sitting there lost in speculation on the vast gulf of time encompassed by this beautiful ancient life form.
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Comments (12)
peedy
And it's still standing proud. Fantastic image and info, Stan. Corrie
clbsmiley
Wow!! Wow!! Must be a very wise tree to visit. :)
Glendaw
What gorgeous scenery!! The secret tree had to be a awesome find!! Scientific data is always interesting information. Thanks for sharing this amazing story.
greyone
I love this image Stan, great bulb work! The tree you describe sounds amazing that a living entity could exist that long. Its even older than my wife :) (you might want to duck), I see she already commented so wont notice what I said :) Its so great to see your outstanding posts here again Stan. Have a wonderful day, enjoy the balmy weather down in your part of the world and just remember us up here where the wind chill touched into -50C this morning. Its warmed up to -36 now and feels like a reprieve. At -45 the school buses stop running, so kids get a day off school. That is the first snow day of the year for kids here.
eekdog
your fractals are so colorful and well designed. super duper image!
npauling
I love this ancient scene that has been so well preserved and I hope that it isn't found by the general public and vandalised. A wonderful fractal and story to go with it. I love that beautiful old tree with all its character too.
fartboysexy
Im new to this place but I know Beauty when I see it.This is what I was trying to say.Magical!!
mgtcs
What a marvelous piece here, great looking fractal, the design makes a beautiful landscape, a top work my friend, congratulations! **
LindaMcC
Enchanting and beautiful.
farmerC
Fantastic work and colors.
dochtersions
It must be overwhelmingly impressive, to such a place to stay and think, think, think (;D) This image is impressing wonderful (made)!
gumbykat
Wow! I opened the thumbnail because I liked what I saw. Now, I've read your commentary with great awe! Maybe it's the oldest tree on earth. Maybe it's been alive longer than any other life from on earth! It's an incredible fractal, and an incredible story. Thank you! Linda