It’s Phoneography Challenge Monday for Nature (in crisis)! I’ve chosen one of the photos I took on our recent visit to Silver Springs State Park near Ocala, FL.
LIFE FROM THE DEAD
Even after death, trees abound with other forms of life. Bacteria are decomposing the plant tissues. Termites, woodboring beetles and carpenter ants are feeding within. These are eaten by woodpeckers, lizards, toads and shrews.
The web of life will, in time, reduce this tree to a rich brown area of humus on the forest floor – waiting to be used by other living things.
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LIVING WITH MY ANCESTORS 
Wonderful–you’ve shown the circle of life through the majesty of nature. Happy Phoneography Monday.
Love these challenges! Sometimes I’ll take a picture without really knowing why other than something about it interests me. Didn’t think I’d end up sharing this one! 🙂
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The photo beautifully illustrates the cycle of life in nature.
Thanks, Sheryl! Blessings to you! 🙂
God’s time-tested method of recycling. 😉
janet
As with all things! 😉
Exactly!
I love this about life. Everything moves together as one to create our world, and every phase is beautiful in its own way. Great idea for this week’s challenge.
True statement! Thanks for coming by and commenting. 🙂
multi use. that is the beauty of nature which humans forget to understand. nice click
You’re right. We need to be reminded now and again! Thanks for coming by! 🙂
Isn’t that part of Florida just magical? Horse farms always caught my attention as well.
I love it. I don’t think I’ve seen enough of it yet. I’ve heard it compared to Lexington, KY but that may just be because of the thorobreds that come out of there.
How exotic Florida looks! Great photo!
Thanks, Johanna. FL definitely has its spots — just like the rest of the world! Oh, to be a world traveler with a camera. How fun would that be?! There are a lot of young people with blogs who do just that. Amazing! 🙂
Stunning shot Linda and you’ve defnitely captured the cycle of life perfectly. Thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *big hugs*
Thanks, Sonel! I’m glad you like it. Hugs right back at ya! 🙂
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Just wondering if the glass bottom boats are still in the Silver Springs area?
Yes, they are. I’m hopeful that the State will bring the park back up to speed. You can read about our recent visit: https://livingwithmyancestors.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/silver-springs-state-park-florida/
Amazing and Thank you for writing which is quite good and best wishes always, and greetings. Kindness blossoms in your heart.
Thank you for your very kind words. All best wishes to you! 🙂
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Love how you captured the young, the old, and the deterioration of life.
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂