It is difficult to imagine how the tree was able to grow around this huge boulder in such a way that over time the nutrient-rich soil covering the stone and roots was washed away by the weather.

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October 31, 2022

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With all the rocks, don't forget to look at how the power of nature works - a tree that incorporates the stone with its roots or, to put it more nicely, hugs it 🤗

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December 28, 2022

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The tree embraces this large boulder with its roots

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