FALL TO THE RIVER NENE

Falling but holding on, refusing to give in and stubborn to the end.

That description describes a few of my older relatives

and may sound familiar to yourself, and your family, or it could

 describe close friends. But I am actually referring to this

old tree Salix fragilis (Crack Willow), in 

Northampton shire, close to the River Nene.

Another tree is growing out of the Willow, I only

identified it weeks later, as being an Elder, the association

with the Willow is termed ; epiphyte. The Tree

is only a stones throw to the Village of Wadenhoe.  

 You can find the full size Image HERE .

 

The Small spring & stream that flow under this gravity defying tree,

run down to the River Nene ( to the Right & out of view ).
While processing the Image I noticed the face to the left side of the tree,
It stands out with a bold expression, against the pool of water.
   

If you have a trip to Wadenhoe, walk by the old church (St Michael & All Angels)

 a very atmospheric building, 800 years old and still in use today. 

The other area worth an explore is the Nene way, a River walk 

along the scenic Nene, though when i visited it

 was running high with the recent heavy rain. 

I have a desire to make a return visit, SOON.