Trail Guardian

I went to a favorite trail yesterday. It is called Old Growth and New Growth trail. It is a lovely and not too long trail - about 1.5miles. I love seeing new things which have been there for a long time but I've just noticed them.

This beautiful moss covered Douglas Fir stump looks to be the parent or grandparent of many new trees. I recently heard a story on NPR (national public radio) which described the WWW (wood wide web) ( https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48257315 ). I've chosen to call this tree remnant a "Trail Guardian". She has given so much to this forest and I believe that she needs to be celebrated for her wisdom and generosity.

To all those who celebrate Thanksgiving, may your day be one of happiness, contentment, family and friends and thoroughly wonderful.

[julia]

Lovely contrasting colours.. Great place to walk.

[Mags]

Love the mossy covered stump!

[Krista Marson]

impressive nature scene

[moni kozi]

Holy guaccamole!!! This is stunning!
I'm glad to see Muse back!

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful landscape

[Christina]

Lovely

[haskar]

This old guardian still has a lot of life in him and is very important in the ecosystem. Great shot.

[KV]

The guardian has a beautiful spot overlooking the trail… her moss provides such a lovely coat to keep her warm. Sending you warm wishes this Thanksgiving.

[Joanne Diochon]

A lovely photo and lovely thoughts. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[LManning (Laura)]

She is gorgeous! A splendid capture.

[Shutterbug]

There is a terrific book our book club read about the wood wide web. It’s call the Hidden Life of Trees. Beautiful image with the contrasting colors.

[Wylie]

A fabulous tree trunk!

[Nina Ganci]

You have given this majestic guardian a photo of honour
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[Ann H. LeFevre]

And she's still giving acting as a home base for all those lichens and mosses. Beautiful shot.

[Diane]

I love this shot and your title. A great way to think of the cycle of nature.

[Walks @ 7]

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