Albert Herdianto Widjojo
I’m continuing 365 Photos Challenge for the 60th day on January 21, 2018. Deliberately wrote that date to be a benchmark for me to move to the next day correctly. For those of you who are interested in this challenge, here are the rules and guidelines.
Photos of the 60th day are the root of a coconut tree in a neighboring garden.
The coconut tree is a special tree and also the strongest tree in the face of the storm. The advantage is obtained from the form of the roots which are fibrous that spread in all directions, not the single root that piercing into the ground. The roots can reach an area equivalent to 32 times (maybe more) the area of the trunk itself. With its roots spread evenly and broadly, the roots have a very strong grip on the ground beneath. Compare with the banyan tree or other leafy trees with a single root.
However, regardless of the tree, the roots are a major contributor to the life of a tree. Roots that make a tree live and stand upright. But as it is hidden in the ground, its services are often underappreciated. It’s let all the tops part are praised and admired.
It is the roots that labor in all directions, although in the dry season the soil is very dry or even in the barren land, still looking for food for it stand still upright, give the life of the tree and to bear fruit. It is willing to remain hidden in the ground as long as it can provide the best benefits for those on the ground.
That is the principle of life of roots. Much philosophical wisdom can be taken from it. Some of them are patience, persistence, struggle, sincere and genuine sacrifice or service. It is impossible to write all its philosophical wisdom and meanings in this article, and anyway I am sure you all, can interpret it from your own point of view.
Thank you very much, my friend
Love this shot, and great information. I walked around a palm tree for a few minutes the other day trying to get this exact shot. I was unable to do it as it had thick vines in front of it. The roots are worthy of a photograph and congratulations on a great photograph.
That means I’m lucky because this root is very open! Thanks, Kim!
This is really interesting Albert, I have never seen roots like that on a tree.
Well, that’s the coconut tree and its roots. Thank you very much TZ
Thank you dear friend! Goes right to Twitter! Have a great day☀
Hey Lorso… Thanks a lot for your great appreciation. Have a great day, my friend
Love that special tree, and thank you for sharing.
Yeah! That’s a special tree indeed. Thanks for your appreciation, LaJenna
Beautiful nature and great finding!
Thanks, Ellie. There is no finding here but to take a little essence of nature.
Simply beautiful, my friend. I expected nothing less from you. 🙂
If too many would be full and overflow, wouldn’t it?
In a way….. maybe…… Just keep up with good work and people will remember you.
Every time they need the good job to be done. 😀
Don’t worry. I am the best gardener in the kingdom.
I am not worried, I’m delighted. 🙂
That’s great and you will not regret it!
I know. 🙂 Don’t you remember, I’m wise? 🙂
I never forget, I just make sure.
“The sadness gives depth. Happiness gives height. Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Happiness is like a tree that has bent its branches in the sky, and sadness is like the roots of the roots of the earth. Both are necessary – as high as he goes, he gets deeper into it. It all happens at the same time. The higher the tree, the deeper its roots will be. In fact, this always happens in proportion. This is the balance of life. “Rajnis Chandra Mohan Jain known as Osho.
Look, this is the truth Albert .
I have also posted the Osho quotes in the unpublished Haiku Challenge # 5, Elenka. Anyhow, thank you!
Great picture as always master. You’ve found the most unique view of an extremly interesting tree!
Aha! This wise coach always gives me exciting support and appreciation! Huge thanks, Coach.
Waoo Nice Post my Friend Albert, Nice Photo I Really Like Your Posts!!!
Helllllooo Hamza…. Thank you so so so much! How often I lost you, my best friend! So glad to see you!
You’re Most Welcome My Friend, I never lost You. Because You are my Best Friend Albert! I’m Really Happy To See You!
I hope you are always OK, Hamza!
Now you are getting down to the root of the problem! Seriously I love this coconut tree. And it does have similarities with us and our roots. We learn as we go through life.
Every day I am getting clearer that you are an enlightened person, Carol!