Banyan Grows Over Statue

by Liesl Walsh

Title

Banyan Grows Over Statue

Artist

Liesl Walsh

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photograph

Description

This unusual image was taken at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida. A historic statue has been taken over by roots of a banyan tree. John Ringling was one of the brothers who owned and operated the circus called, "The Greatest Show on Earth". John and his wife Mable purchased the 66 acres of this waterfront property in 1912. The following year Mable started building a garden with exotic trees and plants that she collected. There were 14 banyan trees, the largest collection in Florida. The gardens had beautiful sculptures all throughout its design. Banyan tree roots grow vertically down from its branches, and when they touch the ground they grow across the land, spreading over a large area. After growing for a century, I am not surprised a banyan tree has grown over this statue. I could almost hear the statue saying, "Help me!".

CONTEST wins on FAA:
Tied for 3rd place in Aliens Among Us contest 7-10-2017
Tied for 3rd place win in Chiaroscuro Art contest 8-28-2017
First place win in Last Chance contest 12-27-2017

Featured in the following FAA Groups:
Images That Excite You 11-10-2015
Black Background and Color 11-10-2015

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October 26th, 2015

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