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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.
Prints available: ralf-rohner.pixels.com
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
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.
Prints available: ralf-rohner.pixels.com
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