Petrified

This was once a large majestic, redwood tree. The tree was smothered in volcanic ash millions of years ago, thus preserving the petrified stump. From the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado

[Mickey Anderson]

Its a beauty!!

[Rosan]

Very cool!

[Graham Thresher]

Great capture.

[Leslie]

Wow

[haydn morris]

it really doesnt look that old but what a fantastic feature - is it now decaying in the open air?

[diane day]

@handymaurice I guess it is a form of decay but since it ihas petrified into rock, it is more like erosion from weather.

[haydn morris]

@dmdfday thanks for the further info - I do like photos which generate questions...

[Lynne]

Amazing how big these trees were.

[Kate]

Great textures and contrast!!