020/365 Survivor. Despite immense heat during the day and lack of water, some plants can overcome the odds to germinate and grow in places that would seem impossible. #365photochallenge #macro #flora #survivor #againstallodds

The Suicide Dolls, Live at the Oasis Pub; New London, CT. 5/16/09.

At first glance it would appear that this Field Vole had no way out of this situation. But my cat Rosie just wanted to play this time and soon lost interest and walked away. The Vole survived to perhaps live another day. The Vole never gave up trying to escape.

Seemingly impossible odds don't always end in complete disaster

This was taken at Portchester harbour, just loved the name.

The very first Arlington Million (1981) encased in bronze forever. John Henry, one of the toughest horses of the modern era, took the victory ... and came back for more.

I can say luckily that I met John Henry a few times at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The crevice is at least 10 feet deep.

The Movie, Against All Odds, Hot Wheels,

The Movie, Against All Odds, Hot Wheels,

Waht happens in Vegas, should stay in Vegas

The besiegers parlay at the castle and seek to persuade the defenders to surrender

West Thumb geothermal basin, Yellowstone

Showing off it's beautiful flowers, after surviving my efforts to try to kill it (by spilling it on it's trip home from the store)