ooh wow...don't know if it was the title that helped but it so reminds me of my Dad's chemistry books....it invokes wisdom...love the shadows...the it represent in b&w...love everything ^^
You get such engaging photos of practically nothing. Well, Dad's favorite novel isn't "nothing" but super cool what you did to it. It adds to the nostalgia.
What a wonderful image and what a heart-moving story! I just read the story outline, I love the symbolism, strength and tenacity of the Tree of Heaven. I can understand your fathers love of this one.