Photo Challenge, Against the Odds: Leaning Tower of Wilderness

How long can a single, tenacious pine tree last against the odds? Perhaps I will discover the answer during a re-visit this summer.

Photo Challenge: Against the Odds

pigeon river, michigan

Sturgeon River, Michigan

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I. J. Khanewala February 15, 2017 at 1:32 pm

What a wonderful find

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 15, 2017 at 1:44 pm
  
  Thanks very much! This entire wilderness area is a special place that I only found a couple years ago, although I’ve lived in this state for many years.
  
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Rupali February 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm

Perfect.

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 15, 2017 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thank you. I love this spot. Better yet, it’s only about a 4 hour drive. Perfect for summer weekends!
  
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  1. Rupali February 15, 2017 at 2:28 pm
    
    It looks a beautiful and peaceful place for weekend walk.
    
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  2. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 15, 2017 at 2:31 pm
    
    Indeed, it is.
    
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Sha'Tara February 15, 2017 at 2:10 pm

If there’s no lengthy flooding to weaken the root anchoring it may continue to grow that way for its entire life. I see that it’s already beginning to turn up at the top. It’s not giving up.

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 15, 2017 at 2:20 pm
  
  The soil in that part of Michigan is pretty thin and sandy to begin with. We shall see.
  
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heavenhappens February 15, 2017 at 2:39 pm

Great photo shows the tenacity of the natural world ~ against the odds indeed!

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 15, 2017 at 3:34 pm
  
  You would think it would just fall into the river. But, not yet. Stay tuned.
  
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  1. heavenhappens February 15, 2017 at 6:45 pm
    
    I will be watching this space for updates but I fear the tree will outlast me!
    
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sustainabilitea February 15, 2017 at 4:36 pm

I’ve seen many trees in Wyoming like this and they remain year after year. Amazing.

janet

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Piyumi February 16, 2017 at 5:34 am

Beautiful capture, Tom!

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 16, 2017 at 8:58 am
  
  Thanks, Piyumi. This is a semi-wilderness I first visited a few years ago. Now, it’s a regular summer visit. A beautiful, crystal-clear river in the pines.
  
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Gabe Burkhardt February 16, 2017 at 11:04 pm

I suspect this pine tree will become a bridge in the not too-distant future.

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mairiko February 17, 2017 at 7:04 am

Hi Tom! Nature, politics and spirit, really interesting composition. I love this juxtapositional feature of your post. And the fact that I learned this adjective while searching for the word to describe what I felt while seeing your contribution 🙂 Thank you.

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 17, 2017 at 9:39 am
  
  Welcome and I’m so pleased to start the day by reading your complimentary comment!
  
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  1. mairiko February 17, 2017 at 11:12 am
    
    Have a good day!
    
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jmacindoe February 18, 2017 at 11:51 am

Lovely shots – looks like a great place for a long hike!

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1. Tom Schultz Post authorFebruary 18, 2017 at 1:53 pm
  
  It is that. The river runs through the Pigeon River state forest, which is a semi-wilderness area in northern Michigan. I visit there annually or maybe twice or thrice. 🙂
  
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