SURVIVOR

Colorado. On a high, exposed ridge of Mt Goliath, an ancient bristlecone pine clings to the rocky landscape. Centuries of relentless wind from the west has shaped the tree this way. At more than 11,000' elevation this amazing act of survival can be seen in the several hundred trees in the nearby grove, many of which are about a thousand years old. To 44" on the long side. Click on this preview image for a full-screen view. 4:3

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