Stumps in the Sand at Sunset

These two stumps are all that remains of these trees near the shoreline. To many of us they are just stumps but to me they have an interesting story... more

by Mike Whalen

Title

Stumps in the Sand at Sunset

Artist

Mike Whalen

Medium

Photograph - Digital Art

Description

These two stumps are all that remains of these trees near the shoreline. To many of us they are just stumps but to me they have an interesting story to tell. I imagine that at one point in time they were healthy trees that played an important role in the coastal ecosystem. But when? It could have been months ago, years ago or even decades ago.

It is likely that one of the storms coming through the area, possibly a hurricane, is what claimed their lives and changed the coastal landscape forever as these storms often do. Something tells me these two didn't go down without a fight though. There are no other stumps like this anywhere around them. At least none that I could find. Were they always the only two trees or were all the others unable to hold their ground and got swept out to sea or buried in the sand? No one knows for sure but it is fun to imagine. Even now, I feel they are still reaching towards the sun or maybe calling to the sea.

Coastal life here on Florida's Emerald Coast has many simple wonders like this that can inspire your imagination. The truth is that these guys did have a story and whatever it was, they sure had an amazing view to enjoy

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January 20th, 2020