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We usually only see half of the tree. The other half is hidden. In the realm of darkness. However, it is just as important as the visible (above-ground) part. The root system is just as large as a tree crown. And there, in the dark depths between the roots, the fascinating life of the thousands of tiny creatures is buzzing. An ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, nematodes, mites, earthworms and other creatures. Millions of mini creatures and even up to 1 kilometer of fungal threads can easily fit into a spoonful of soil. So small but so valuable for the trees.
The tree cannot subsist without them...
And therefore an ode to the invisible second half of the tree.
just wonderful but that goes without saying, but I said it anyway, so there!
ReplyDeleteha Andrew, thank you so much!
DeleteI am so glad I could click on your art and see it larger. I find it interesting and love your background. The world of a tree is fascinating and so much is going on, as you share with us. More than we know, I am guessing. Lovely to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteRoots ('hidden, in the realm of darkness') are much like the brain of an introverted artist: a metaphorical "ecosystem of 'bacteria', 'fungi', 'nematodes', 'mites', 'earthworms' and 'other creatures'. ... so small but so valuable for the creator."
ReplyDeleteHello! I send an invitation for Blogger's Sunday Walk to everyone who has joined some time ago. Participating has now become easier via InLinkz. The intention is the same: “to detach” bloggers from the computer screen for a while to use their legs, and then share the experiences of the trip. There will be an unpretentious photo assignment as well. Would have been really nice if you join us the last Sunday in October. I intend to have a post the Monday before to inform about BSW Fall 2019. Welcome, best regards Vilt og vakkert.
ReplyDeleteHere you can see the latest arrangement BSW Summer 2019:
https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/5dc2d5d10ea14d8e998763457dc8c8ab
Heisann! Lenge siden sist. Jeg sender ut en liten invitasjon om å delta på Blogger´s Sunday Walk til alle som har vært med før. Det er nå blitt enklere å delta via InLinkz. Intensjonen er den samme: å få bloggere vekk fra skjermen en liten stund for å lee på beina, og så dele opplevelsene fra turen. Prøver nå også med en felles upretensiøs foto-oppgave. Hadde vært riktig hyggelig om du blir med siste søndagen i oktober. Har til hensikt å ha et innlegg mandagen før for å opplyse om BSW høst. Så følg med. Velkommen, beste hilsen Vilt og vakkert
Her kan du se siste deltakelse: https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/5dc2d5d10ea14d8e998763457dc8c8ab
Hi Ludek, an intriguing post, would love to see more of the invisible side.
ReplyDeleteAlso, just wanted to come to say hi and see how you are doing as I have recently pumped into many of my old 'illustration friday pals' in Instagram, which has been really nostalgic and inspiring :)