Special: Nature
While out hiking on the mountain behind my home yesterday, I came across a tree growing from the side of a rock face. I was possessed by the spirit of Ansel Adams and took this picture:

While out hiking on the mountain behind my home yesterday, I came across a tree growing from the side of a rock face. I was possessed by the spirit of Ansel Adams and took this picture:

Comment by Scott-in-Japan
27 May 2004 @ 11:11 am
Great photo!
I have to ask - how the heck is the tree growing out of the rock? Is the rock a thin layer, over some soil? Or are the tree roots boring through a couple feet of rock to reach dirt?
Comment by Jeff in Korea
27 May 2004 @ 11:27 am
From what I could see, it seemed that the tree was growing on a small ledge with the roots growing into cracks and down the cliff face.
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