Determined

This lovely old puriri tree must have been blown over by the strong westerly winds whistling through the gully. It is determined to still grow, providing lovely, pink, nectar-filled flowers, and berries for bird food.

[Judith Johnson]

Lovely scene

[Rose]

Beautiful... Kiwi strength right now

[julia]

Lovely shot ... I was impressed with this gully having so many beautiful trees .. Lovely gnarly Puriri tree...

[Hazel]

It looks so beautifully green!

[Dione Giorgio]

How resilient nature is! Beautiful scene and composition.

[Jerome]

Beautiful proof of the power of nature.

[judith deacon]

Lovely scene and what a stirling tree!

[Lou Ann]

Wonderful capture. Love the grace the tree shows against tremendous odds!

[Margaret Brown]

It’s amazing what a tenacious grip nature has on life! Lovely capture. We live on the edge of the moors and it never fails to amaze me how trees manage to hang onto cliff edges and Stoney ground.

[KWind]

Pretty! Great green shades and textures.

[Karly]

Lovely!

[Maggiemae]

The ground looks nice with not much growth - good to run down the slopes and hang on to this strong tree on the way! The wood is very valuable.

[Taffy]

Now that is one tenacious tree, showing that mother nature is quite amazing in both wind force and reactions of the tree!

[Pyrrhula]

Beautiful rual scene and capture of this nice old tree.

[Margo]

Great capture

[Kathie]

Great title and find. I think it's been determined for a while.

[Faye Turner]

Wonderful scene! Nicely captured!

[Diane Judith]

great shot. love the different shades of green

[haskar]

Lovely scene.

[Nova]

It is fascinating how it does continue to grow. Great image! :)

[Issi Bannerman]

It is hanging on in there. Lovely shot.

[Marnie]

Mother Nature is tough to beat. Great tree.