Forest Relic

This decaying pine tree stands out like some ancient relic displaying a story of what use to be.

Root Bound

Interesting to see the intricate root system that at one time supported this tree.

Root Sculpture

The root system of ponderosa pine trees can be extensive under and above ground.

Fallen Giant

This large decayed pine tree must have been a huge tree at one point in time.

The Cycle Continues

One tree falls while other trees grow as the life cycle of trees continues on.

Up And Sideways

Many of the ponderosa pine trees in the volcanic cider cone ash fields can grow branches in all directions.

Ancient Giant

This large ponderosa pine must have been an amazing tree as even in this decaying state it still stands out in the forest.

Cinder Cone Creature

This large ponderosa pine tree had fallen over revealing a large root system that looked like some alien creature.

Ancient Anchor

All that is left of a once very large pine tree.

Petrified Dinosaur

A strange looking tree that I am sure has many stories.

Take Me To Your Leader

A decaying pine can take on many forms.

Inner Layers

A decaying ponderosa pine tree branch reveals the inner twists and turns of the wood grain.

Last Root Standing

A fallen pine tree root system has deteriorated down to the last root standing.

Still Amazing

Even in it's decaying state this ponderosa pine tree is still showing what an amazing tree it once was.

Cinder Shadow

A large ponderosa tree casts it shadow across the bottom of a cinder cone.

Still Standing

This must of been a grand ponderosa tree at one time.

Truely Shines

Hiking along the bottom of a cinder cone this wonderful ponderosa root system seemed to be glowing in the sun as if to say 'I am still here'.

Cinder Tree

This small tree had somehow managed to grow along the side of cinder cone where no other trees have been able to do the same.

Cinder Sculpture

Not many trees have managed to grow on this cinder cone but this must of been a wonderful ponderosa pine with its sprawling branches at one time.

Revealing

A large ponderosa pine had fallen over in the cinder ash revealing how large the root system was and still showing what a magnificent tree it was.

Spaghetti Roots

Amazing to see how a tree's root system can develop and spread over time.

Outdoor Gallery

Many of the fallen ponderosa pine tree roots have become wood sculptures formed over many years.

Intricate

The root system of a fallen tree can create quite an intricate sculpture.

Flowing Roots

This large ponderosa pine tree root had a natural flow that for me created an amazing wood sculpture.

Decayed Design

Many things do not age well but for some reason wood seems to be an exception.