Bent Bristlecone pine tree leans from the wind.

A bent Bristlecone pine tree leans as a result of trying to grow against the frequent high winds on Windy Ridge, near Alma, Colorado in the Pike National Forest. Bristlecone pines are among the oldest living things on Earth.

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Copyright: © Randall K. Roberts
Image Size: 7280x4848 / 101.0MB; New Mexico; wind pine tree lean bent grow nature natural windy mountain ridge scenic scene forest bend break peak treeline high view outdoor biology botan colorado persevere survive challenge pressure force west america united states colorado photography
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A bent Bristlecone pine tree leans as a result of trying to grow against the frequent high winds on Windy Ridge, near Alma, Colorado in the Pike National Forest. Bristlecone pines are among the oldest living things on Earth.