The Survivor Tree

This pear tree is located nearby the 9/11 memorial. About three weeks after the tragic events and collapse of both buildings, this tree was discovered nearby, with most of its branches gone and a few leaves remaining. It was removed, revived and replanted back near its original site in 2010.

For original photos and more, here is the link: http://www.911memorial.org/survivor-tree

I had no idea this tree was there, until I visited recently. Gotta love that wide angle lens, which let me get most of the scene within the field of vision.

Thanks very much for your kind reception of my Grand Central Station shot. We were running around a lot last weekend, so I am happy that it came out OK.

Thanks, too, for taking time to visit, as always.

[KWind]

Wow... I had no idea of the tree's significance. Amazing shot!!

[Danette Thompson]

Incredible shot. You need to frame it.

[Rosie Kerr]

@danette That is very sweet of you. I hope to get around to it one day. :)

[Lisa Poland]

Inspiring, isn't it? Beautiful capture! FAV!

[Graeme Stevens]

awesome shot

[Heather]

Love how the lines of the buildings frame the tree, beautiful image.

[Taffy]

Wide angle is perfect to capture the tree and its own beauty, surrounded now by the beautiful park and skyscrapers. What a tribute.

[gloria jones]

Excellent shot, composition, perspective

[Joyce]

Love the way you've captured this Rosie and a moving story to go with it

[Tom]

Fantastic image, wonderful clarity

[Jennifer]

Great tree, love the pov and edit

[Dyan Stevens]

Brilliant capture. Wonderful composition and story to go with it.

[Michael Elliott]

Beautiful capture and processing.

[Lynda McG]

Nice processing and POV - Fav!

[Bill Fenske]

superb pov

[Leslie]

wonderful POV and what an amazing story of this tree.

[Kathy]

Nice POV.

[Cathie]

Cool shot and wonderful story.

[Dawn]

Cool image and stiry

[Marnie]

Great shot and story, thanks for sharing.