The black-and-white photograph shows a monumental scene of nature in its rawest form: a large, broken tree silhouetted against the sky.
The broken branches lie at an angle against the still upright trees, as if trying to retain their last strength.
The trees' rough bark stands out sharply in the contrast of the black-and-white colours, revealing every detail of the bark and the fracture lines.
The light filtering through the canopy gives a soft, almost ethereal feel, while the broken branch evokes a tangible sense of destruction and decay.
Yet there is something soothing about the scene, as if nature is silently taking its time to repair itself, with the fallen tree symbolising both fragility and perseverance.
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