I have two nature #2 posts this week. This one is actually #3 for the week, but I mislabeled the original #2 and put it under the weekly post by mistake, so this shot is intended to serve a dual purpose. It is a substitute for the first post to make up for my error, and it is a post in itself, just because these trees in their struggle to survive are so cool.
These trees are gripping the embankment for dear life ... literally. If not for their grip in the Earth, they would surly topple and die.
Of course, if you prefer to look up, instead of down, I have more trees (what is more natural than trees?), only these are reaching for the sun, and the moon, and the stars, as they appear to touch the sky, in their salute to the heavens.
From a tiny seed to a pillar of nature, beautiful trees standing tall!
orples 
>It is a substitute for the first post to make up for my error,
– I like how you rap yourself on the wrist. I like how we get to, um, enjoy your pain just a little more. 😉
Silly me joshing around aside, thank you for making up with some more pictures despite you being so very busy, Marcy.
>These trees are gripping the embankment for dear life … literally.
– 😦
>If not for their grip in the Earth, they would surely topple and die.
– And take the ground beneath their feet, um, roots along with them. Leading to soil erosion and loss of solid ground and … oh, please tell me this is all how it’s meant to be.
>From a tiny seed to a pillar of nature,
– With a couple of hundred years in between.
This reminds me of a quote I read earlier:
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit” ~ Nelson Henderson
To life!
Kate
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Hear! Hear! To life, Kate. We should all stand in awe of our beautiful Earth. I only wish we took better care of her.
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Absolutely beautiful hon! I love trees. 🙂
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Me too, Sonel… obviously… you’ll see a lot of them in my posts, if you haven’t noticed already. 🙂 Thanks for checking these out.
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Great entry again my friend , no need to sorry it happen sometimes he,he 🙂
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I know Jake, but I hate it when I drop the ball, and I’ve done it a lot lately. ;( Hopefully, at some point, I’ll learn to be more careful. 😉
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So pretty and peaceful!
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True that. I love the great outdoors! 🙂 Thank you for checking me out!
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The pleasure was mine!
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Nice and interesting photos! Ann
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Thank you, Ann. I know you’re a nature lover,too. I’m glad you liked these.
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Hi Marcy,
Love the post…we should always remember to look up (and give thanks) and look down (to make sure we aren’t tripping over something).
Congratulations…you won the March Positive Parental Participation Reading Challenge…you are always commenting about the activities you do with your grandkids…if you email me your address, I can send you the prize…a new picture book!
vivian@positiveparentalparticipation.com
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Why, thank you Vivian. I’ll do that. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for me/us.
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Great to see another view Marcy! I love the looking up and saluting heaven. Beautiful. 🙂
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Thank you. The trees do appear to rise to the heavens in search of the sun. I love trees.
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Love your trees! Especially the lofty, tall ‘touch the sky” images!
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I have always loved view trees against the sky. The branches of each tree are always different and so well defined against a varied background. Thanks for checking these out, Madhu.
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Lpve trees from the roots up. Beautifully taken.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you Francine. I love trees anyway you look at them. They are one of nature’s finest gifts. Happy Easter! 😉
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I absolutely LOVE trees! Great posts!
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Thank you, Carol. It’s good to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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