Such fine and fragile-looking delicacy reveals a life-force that is far more determined and powerful than the coarse, harder-looking elements of this immediate environment.

17 Aug 2007 6:40am

@Viewfinder: It's true Viewfinder - the ability of the lifeforce to push through in the most astounding places never ceases to impress! - We have a species of fungus which grows through the asphalt of the road!!

Lorraine from Canada

What VF said, 'cause wow, that's well said Viewfinder!!!! LOL
BEAUTIFUL textures...the little plant looks like a question mark :)

17 Aug 2007 6:50am

@Lorraine: I agree Lorraine - VF wrote beautifully. I hadn't thought of the question mark but you're right! That adds another layer of meaning. cheers

Sascha T. from Darmstadt, Germany

Welcome to this world, dear fern!

17 Aug 2007 7:02am

@Sascha T.: What a wonderful greeting dear Sascha!! Thanks!

Carson from Portland, United States

Lovely texture & color.

17 Aug 2007 7:38am

@Carson: Thanks Carson - I appreciate you r feedback!

celialee from Kyoto, Japan

Struggling to grow but doing very well indeed.....Love the picture!

17 Aug 2007 9:17am

@celialee: Yes celialee - I'm pleased to say it's doing well! Thanks for visiting!

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Beautiful and somehow elegant.

17 Aug 2007 9:53am

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks Michael - elegance is often found in simplicity I think!

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

This is an AMAZING shot, Bron. For a moment there, I thought this one was from Mars! :) lol...
Seriously...so unusual and yet so full of, yes, hope. Life in the making. Love the contrasts of the browns with the green, the angular with the curves, the hard with the soft...very lovely...thank you for this today! :)

17 Aug 2007 11:29am

@Rebecca: And thanks for your very affirming comment Rebecca - a joy to wake up to!! cheers

Oddiy from Paris, France

Great idea! N°1 ! Great shot!

17 Aug 2007 11:56am

@Oddiy: Very pleased that you enjoyed it Oddiy! Thanks.

Olaide from fort collins, CO, USA, United States

is that not the way life is to we humans sometimes? Very thoughtful. Great shot.

17 Aug 2007 2:36pm

@Olaide: I agree Olaide we often struggle to overcome almost insurmountable difficulties but so often we make it!! :)

Markus from Reading, United Kingdom

Wow, nature besieges civilisation! ;-)

17 Aug 2007 5:48pm

@Markus: She wins!! Hurray!

Jens from Freudenberg, Germany

WoW ! unglaublich, welche Feinheiten zu erkennen sind. Super Bild!

17 Aug 2007 5:52pm

@Jens: Danke Jens, das ich Sie mag es froh bin (sorry my German is very poor!)

Henri Rabagny from Paris, France

Nice composition. I like the way you look at the things, the small and insignificant things.

17 Aug 2007 6:06pm

@Henri Rabagny: Thanks Henri - your comment is very encouraging! :)

Michael from TX, United States

Very cool shot!

17 Aug 2007 8:40pm

@Michael: Thanks Michael - glad you could drop by! :)

aggie from Singapore, Singapore

Where there is hope, there is life.

17 Aug 2007 11:38pm

@aggie: There's never been a truer word said aggie - thanks for your kind visit! cheers

Double KK Photography from West Richland, United States

cool photo great macro

18 Aug 2007 11:29am

@Double KK Photography: Thanks Double KK!

Persian King from Fort Worth, TX, United States

This is one hell of a macro shot. Your old Canon G2 is an awesome camera.

18 Aug 2007 9:06pm

@Persian King: I agree PK - I bought it maybe 7 years ago (I'm guessing) at the top of the digital range at the time and worth every cent. My 20 year old son now takes it out on his bushwalking hikes - only complains about its zoom
(he'd like to take better bird photos.) Thanks!

SusanPEI from Summerside, Canada

When I first saw this picture, I was kind of startled. Then the thought "hope" came to my mind. I scrolled down and there was your title, "Hope". Perfect.

18 Aug 2007 10:23pm

@SusanPEI: Great minds... How interesting! thanks, Bron