An ancient mangrove root lies helpless next to a forest path …
… its exterior weathered and knobbed and twisted, seemingly discarded …
… but it will become an orchid nursery …
… helping the little ones to grow and shine; age and beauty entwined.
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Nature is the ultimate recycler. If only we could follow her example. That root is loaded with character.
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It sure is, Steve. Definitely – if we could follow its example we would be a lot better off. That root is fascinating.
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Love these images!
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Thank you very much. 🙂
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Life can begin again from decay. These big old trees have seen it all. Happy Saturday Lynette. Allan
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There was a sign near this log saying that it is going to be moved to the nearby orchid garden. On the other side of the trail there’s revitalisation of a mangrove swamp taking place. Those trees are amazing, adapted as they are to living in fresh and salt water.
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How wonderful – it continues to nurture such beauty!
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I love the fact that this old root is going to continue on as an orchid nursery. So wonderful.
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Loads of designs in that root, and of course, what’s not to love about an orchid?
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Yes, I stood looking at it for a long time as the designs are really something. Agreed – orchids are so lovely, and this old root will provide a good home.
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Wonderful juxtaposition Lynette!
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Thank you, Cindy. Much appreciated. 🙂
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The cycle of life where the old makes way for the new. That is one beautiful orchid.
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It’s definitely a gorgeous one! Agreed – I love how the old root was being prepared for use in the orchid garden.
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