X is for X .......
X was a hard one this week, so I had to use my imagination.
Mother Nature presented me with this tumbled mass of old weathered upturned roots and I took a picture - trying to capture the textures and patterns in the wood.
It wasn't until I got home and was processing the image that I saw the X that was made by the roots crossing each other.
There were many of these old upturned stumps that had been moved by the fierce flood waters that we had in the autumn.
There was even a whole stump like this one up high in one of the trees - floated up by the high water and caught in the tree's branches.
Hard for man to fight these forces - Mother Nature is always holding all the cards.
Stumble It!
Digg It!
Mother Nature presented me with this tumbled mass of old weathered upturned roots and I took a picture - trying to capture the textures and patterns in the wood.
It wasn't until I got home and was processing the image that I saw the X that was made by the roots crossing each other.
There were many of these old upturned stumps that had been moved by the fierce flood waters that we had in the autumn.
There was even a whole stump like this one up high in one of the trees - floated up by the high water and caught in the tree's branches.
Hard for man to fight these forces - Mother Nature is always holding all the cards.
Stumble It!
Digg It!
This is a great one!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great one!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dot!
ReplyDeleteMother Nature comes through in a pinch!
ReplyDeleteI have seen some very creative nature inspired x's today... I need to look more closely apparently!
ReplyDeleteMother nature handed you a perfect X. And a great eye to spot this X. Xcellent post.
ReplyDeleteGood one. Happy X day to you.
ReplyDelete~Oswegan
Mother Nature does indeed hold all the cards, doesn't she. Woe be to the one who fails to recognize that!
ReplyDeleteI love upturned tree roots -- sort of a land-based driftwood. Your photo is very nicely composed.
Very nice interpretation!! I love the textures in the wood too!
ReplyDeleteShe sure does, Bonnie, and I didn't even notice it until later.
ReplyDeleteHi Neva - I agree, I have enjoyed the X's today!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Oswegan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bobbie - I was surprised at the smooth texture. I usually only see that at the ocean.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenty!
ReplyDeleteNot only a good X - but even better thoughts. How indeed?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo and just a bonus that you saw the X in it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and relaxing. It reminds me of two people in love, entwined together.
ReplyDeleteI love nature specifically for this reason and that is why I photograph the outdoors so much.
ReplyDeleteAs Frank Wright said, "Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." ...
Great picture!
Rocky Mountain Retreat
Great shot Kathy. And thanks for the comment on my site. Finally, a comrade in arms buried under a ton of snow. I'm still shoveling. I came in for a break.
ReplyDeleteI do hope 2008 finds you healthy, happy, and successful in your endeavors. Cheers!
~JD
Too cool, x and neat textures in the wood.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Runee!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Happyone!
ReplyDeleteWe ALL thought X was difficult.............yet we all came up trumps!
ReplyDeleteI love being part of such a wonderful group of people.
Dx
NYC - I first thought it looked like a pair of crossed legs. Thanks for your comments!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Michele!
ReplyDeleteThanks, JD - hopefully we will see the end of the snow tunnel soon! Happy New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteDenise - I have enjoyed the X's this week - all were very creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bob!
ReplyDeleteFantastic monthly theme day photo. Love the creative problem solving!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Such a creative solution to the X!
ReplyDeleteCindy at Rosehaven Cottage
Terrific X shot. It was a difficult letter to photograph.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for X. This is such a great one.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
DSM
Very creative "X" image, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great eye! (not "i") :)
Kathy, what a help from nature, lol. Very nice photo. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteGood find. It takes a lot of effort to find a natural X.
ReplyDeleteCreative shot Kathy, great eye to catch it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you can find in nature. Nice photo
ReplyDeleteKathy, I loove upturned root photos. This one is gorgeous. I do see the texture and the color. Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, JJ
Great pic, Kathy!
ReplyDeletegood idea. I like textures!
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