31 January 2014

TAKE THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREE

"Start where you are.  Use what you have.  Do what you can."
(Arthur Ashe)























A banksia pod after bush fire.  Despite the recent trauma, it will shed seeds to the gound at its base. It's own ash will nourish them. Regeneration occurs.


Taken with the 'Nik' on macro mode.

7 comments:

  1. Fascinating plant, terrific capture and the perfect quote by Ashe!! Great words for the day, Yamini!! Enjoy!

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  2. A perfect illustration of making the best of every situation.

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  3. Yes. Lovely seeing nature recover.
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  4. Hari Om

    Wow that is so reassuring!

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  5. Hari OM
    thanks all - You're right Magiceye, we can always find solace if we know how to look!!

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  6. What an amazing and resilient plant. Nature will always win out and continue to thrive in one way or another.

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