Roots

I've always been fascinated with and noticed the incredible diversity of roots and the journeys they take in order to survive.  When I think about it, I realize that roots have a lot of responsibility.  They provide anchorage for the tree, storage of critical nutrients, absorption of water and mineral nutrients, and a means of conduction of water and mineral nutrients to the rest of the tree.  Roots are also stubborn—like trying to drag a dog off a meat truck.  They will go virtually anyplace and are only concerned with one thing: survival.  As I have noticed them over the years, photographed them, thought of them, I can't help but respect their diversity, their strength, and their devotion to life.