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Tree of Endurance

Tree of Endurance - Main image
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Category: 04 Award Winners

The vibrant Japanese maple tree is an ancient symbol of endurance that radiates strength and resilience in its elaborate movement. 

Definitely an intricate work of art, its interwoven curves and unique textures had to be captured through the lens at the right moment. Searching for that single shot needed the cooperation of mother nature, which in the North-West was greatly unpredictable. Too much rain, too windy, too sunny. It was a waiting game, but the payoff was a hidden gem and the colors of the dense foliage were hypnotizing. 

Finding the right angle to shoot from was critical, as it really made a huge difference to the feel of the image. The camera just off the ground, with a wide angle 20mm lens pulled the whole scene together. A beautiful moment soaked up by the lens — this early morning of total calm was worth waiting for.

By taking this glance into nature's fantastic inner world, you can appreciate life’s ever-changing journey — full of unexpected twists that make each experience wondrous.

45 Artist Proof / 450 Limited Edition

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Ella K. ★★★★★

The interwoven curves on this little maple are even more striking in person, each branch twisting like it’s telling its own story. It’s genuinely a piece of living art that makes my desk feel calmer just by sitting there.

Kevin ★★★★★

The interwoven curves are even more striking in person—the branches twist like they’re mid-breathe, and the color holds that deep, almost molten red all afternoon. It’s the kind of piece that makes you stop and just watch it move in the breeze.

Edward ★★★★☆

I wasn’t sure how the tree would ship, but the branching arrived intact and the curves look even more dramatic in person. It’s a solid four stars from me—just wish the pot it came in felt a bit sturdier for the price.