For a tree to become tall it must grow tough roots among the rocks. --- Friedrich Nietzsche

Most of the problems a President has to face have their roots in the past. --- Harry S Truman

The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become. --- Harold Taylor (Architect 1895-1919)

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. --- Denis Waitley

There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings. --- Hodding Carter

Nice set! Great ornaments of roots! krasotulichka · 2012-02-02: 06:51

nice shots sir!seems so sturdy trees in there....glad there are greens...else i would have thought of old huge trees where white ladies may come out hehe sweetspy · 2012-02-02: 07:37

A nice set and lovely quotes. Ryana · 2012-02-02: 07:57

Wonderfully presented post! When one has sturdy roots, there is no end to how far the limbs may reach.....Beautifully photographed! ArtBee · 2012-02-02: 08:05

very cool! it's like the trees have grown tenticals and are slithering away! jennyLit · 2012-02-02: 08:57

It's so ironic that I also was looking at trees the other day...weathered, old trees that have been uprooted by the forces of nature...and I found them to be extremely beautiful! lovely shots! KatysPassionata · 2012-02-02: 09:17

These trees have real character... mrmeliska · 2012-02-02: 11:02

Very nice set David...love the quotes! :) Nukee · 2012-02-02: 16:16

wonderful quotes to illustrate fantastic images! Great job! TIM927 · 2012-02-02: 18:29

Exposed tree roots can be so fascinating....wonderful captures, very intriguing! lookagain · 2012-02-02: 18:57

I want to dive into the past in search of my "I". Search out on slit of' life to my roots. Knowing all sides of this heart that perishes. Dreaming the future with the beauty of the hue. Silvia Cristina Martins Trevisani Magnificent photo and beautiful sentences :)) ????? · 2012-02-02: 19:19

Very cool shots...love the twisted roots! threepeas · 2012-02-02: 22:08

Wonderful series! jet28 · 2012-02-03: 06:24

So beautiful helys · 2012-02-04: 03:26