A tree’s roots are exposed after very sandy soil has eroded around it. I photographed this tree and its root system next to Aysgarth Falls in Wensleydale. It always amazes me how well trees cope when growing in these seemingly adverse conditions.
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Neat photo! I too am amazed how trees can survive when their roots are exposed like this.
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I saw some trees yesterday which were holding onto chalky slopes. It is amazing! Thank you, David.
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That is amazing.
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It really is, Lynn.
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This is taken at a great angle M all that sinewy growth spreading out …. wonderful .
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Yes – sinewy growth: a great way to describe it! Thank you, Poppy.
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very cool… I love finding trees like this! š
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Thank you, Sheila. It was amazing to walk around these spreading exposed roots. The soil was so sandy, it’s surprising that the trees are still able to get any nutrients.
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Surreal! I love the sprigs of yellow, too.
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Thank you, Dreams and Zeros!
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I have seen trees that seem to be growing from the rocks with exposed roots. This is the most magnificent system of exposed root I have ever seen.
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Thank you, Annie. I had never seen anything quite like this before, either. The roots were quite high and I remember having to lift my legs quite a bit to step over them. Trees growing this way seem so fragile but so resilient – like most things in Nature, I guess.
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Beautiful image.
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Thank you, Elmediat. I’m pleased you like it.
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Lovely tangle. š
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š Just like my hair some mornings ……..
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