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We're on a restored part of the old donkey track going from Menton to the medieval village of Roquebrune.At the foot of the wall, a tree survives. In the smaller photo, you see branches have penetrated the wall at the top too. Thanks to Philippe for telling me this is an ivy.
It's good to see nature winning the battle.
superbe photo de cet arbre qui prend possession de son mur.
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Philippe, thanks so much for the information. I suspected ivy or wisteria and do see it's more like ivy. So ivy it is. Also my mother's name!
ReplyDeleteTenacious is a word that comes to mind, along with beautiful, green leaves or not.
ReplyDeleteAncient is the word that this suggests to me. The old bones of botany. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteLove the wall, love the tree.
ReplyDeleteWish there were still donkeys.
Nothing can stop ivy .......or kudzu! I might have to feature some kudzu for my readers soon.
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It's a striking photo, quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteamazing shot. the first photo looks like the tree is holding up the wall.
ReplyDeleteUnlike many humans, nature doesnt concede defeat or give up ...
ReplyDeletewinning the fight and starting an invasion! Great photos, nice tones.
ReplyDeleteGreat detail of the tree in the wall: it is something weird but intrinsically beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTrès très belle photo !
ReplyDeleteCet arbre est une merveille !
Bien qu'il soit mort , il est un véritable ARBRE DE VIE .
That top shot is gorgeous - there's something almost fairy story about it. Well seen and captured!
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