The force of nature never ceases to amaze me. On my hikes along various trails in rural areas, I have seen trees growing out of the sides of cliffs, growing out of the thinnest layer of soil and even growing out of rocks!
Here in the city amongst the fenced off laneways strewn with litter, nature still makes her stand. The photos here demonstrate the tenacity of life itself. Tree limbs entangle fences in a tug of war battle. Some trees disregard the fences altogether and continue their growth skyward engulfing the chain links along the way. It’s as if the man-made barricades are merely an intangible inconvenience.
The painting of mine, “Home Sweet Home, included in today’s blog post, was completed a few years ago. At that time, the sight of this tree growing out of a rock ignited my imagination. The centerpiece, the rock and tree, became a home for a couple of the forest’s denizens and the painting itself became a piece of magical realism that many people, young at heart, can enjoy!
I hope you have a chance to explore the beauty and inspiration of nature that surrounds you, wherever you call home.
“Home Sweet Home”, acrylic on canvas
The tenacity of this tree weaving its way through the chain link fence.
“What fence? I was here first.”