Survivor

On October 21, 2014 By Mike and Christy

A little inspiration provided by a silent yet strong tree growing in the barren dry hills of western Colorado near the Utah border. When the going gets tough the tough keep growing.

28 thoughts on “Survivor”

rutakintome

Great image!!

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October 21, 2014 at 1:37 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it was sure a wonderful little tree to see growing in such a harsh environment. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:05 pm Reply
Maya

Incredibly surreal shot!

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October 21, 2014 at 1:45 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it is a surreal landscape for sure. Wishing you a great day.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:06 pm Reply
iosatel

Stunning!

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October 21, 2014 at 2:02 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  thanks and I hope your day is going well.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:13 pm Reply
Rajiv

Beautiful shot

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October 21, 2014 at 2:02 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Rajiv, hope you are having a wonderful day.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:13 pm Reply
lauramacky

Awesome!

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October 21, 2014 at 3:33 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Laura.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:14 pm Reply
  1. lauramacky
    
    You’re welcome Mike 🙂
    
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    October 22, 2014 at 9:57 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Take care.
      
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      October 23, 2014 at 3:26 pm Reply
avian101

Top notch picture! 🙂

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October 21, 2014 at 4:29 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, hope your day is going great.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:15 pm Reply
swedenole13

Amazing how resilient plant life is. Such remarkable beauty. Great subject for your photo Mike.

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October 21, 2014 at 5:19 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks a a lesson resiliency is something we all can learn fro that tree.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:42 pm Reply
Mags Corner

What a beautiful picture of an unusual and amazing scene. I love this Mike…great job photographing the tree. Hugs

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October 21, 2014 at 5:43 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and I hope your day is going well.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:42 pm Reply
neihtn2012

Great picture!

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October 21, 2014 at 5:56 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:43 pm Reply
johanstellerphotography

wonderful atmosphere

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October 21, 2014 at 7:58 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks it is an amazing landscape in that part of the world. Hope your day is going great.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:44 pm Reply
dave

You have a winner – I like this!

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October 22, 2014 at 5:19 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Dave, hope you are having a great day.
  
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  October 22, 2014 at 9:45 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Amazing image of perseverance!

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October 25, 2014 at 12:51 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  That is indeed one hardy albeit small juniper.
  
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  October 25, 2014 at 5:18 pm Reply
dave

Well, I have to come back to this one and study it again, Mike. It’s just so good on so many levels beginning with your perspective. But the character of that old tree, the tonal range of your print, the looming clouds – its hard not to come back to this one again. I think that tree looks a bit defiant.

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October 25, 2014 at 1:17 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Dave, thanks for the constructive feedback.I would agree that the tree is defiant and defying the odds by choosing that area to grow. It is amazing that life can keep on going in so many places we consider inhospitable. A very human interpretation or perhaps a modern human interpretation. Anyway have a great weekend.
  
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  October 25, 2014 at 5:31 pm Reply