Not very much, if anything, will grow in the Cheltenham Badlands. This tree has defied all odds and rooted itself in the "Queenston Shale". It must be a magic tree.

Nice colour contrast; very compelling image. Well done!

-- Rich

Hi Bill,

Lovely capture of this testament to the hardiness of some trees. I like the shot, but I do have one nit. I would like to see a bit more room on the top, but still a very nice shot.

Best wishes,

Steve

It's a lovely shot, I really like the contrasting colors.
Nice work!
-Nick L

A very unique capture!
This tree must have deep roots.
Neat colors, too.
~ Carrol

Very cool looking, and I agree with Steve and would like to see the top too. What is at the top of that little hill? Is it far to the top?

Steve Spencer wrote:
Lovely capture of this testament to the hardiness of some trees. I like the shot, but I do have one nit. I would like to see a bit more room on the top, but still a very nice shot.


I concur with every word.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Your great contrasting colors really emphasize the point of the shot. Nice job!

Tom

Thank you all for the nice comments and advice.

Steve I'm certain that I have a wider shot with more room at the top. I'll check tonight when I get home and re-post.

Nathan, no it's not far to the top. I may have a wide angle shot from below that I will display later tonight that should give you a larger perspective.

Cheers, Bill

I like this, Bill. My eye goes to the seeming tree shape formed by the rock cracks on the left. Very colorful entry.

This one is much better IMHO.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Very nicely captured Bill..it always amazes me how trees take root in such strange and difficult places. Colors and composition make this a lovely image.