On Shimabala Hills, old life gives new life a chance. ...and this, in simple beauty. The 'dead' branch seems to be saying to the mushroom, my race is done, and I'm happy to be the shoulder for you to lean on to run your own race. Hiking in these parts, it's easy to get lost in the awe of the surrounding natural beauty, but then there are also these more delicate messages being sent out by mother nature...when we look closer. What beauty lies around you today? This photo was graciously shared by Lute N.