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Fallen

The Great Basin Bristlecone Pines (Pinus longaeva) are the are the oldest living non-clonal organisms on our planet. They are gnarled, weather-beaten, and resilient. The oldest tree, is believed to be 5,070 years old now.

 

The harsh climate forces the Bristlecone Pines to grow very slowly. That's the secret behind their longevity, but they nevertheless do not live forever. The slow growth makes their wood extremely durable after their demise and dead trees can persist for thousands of years next to their living descendants.

 

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EXIF

Canon EOS 6D astro modified

Samyang 24mm f/1.4

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Low Level Lighting

 

Foreground:

Stack of 3 x 50s @ISO1600 f/1.4

Sky:

Stack of 6 x 40s @ISO1600 f/1.4, tracked

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Uploaded on September 12, 2019
Taken on August 25, 2017