Trees roots, gnarled and intertwined, rib the forest floor in a web of organic relationship, growth and mystery. A strong and enduring quality permeates their presence. Keywords: tree, botanical, roots, wood, forest, woods, arbor, "forest floor", gnarled, rough, rugged, nature, beauty, tactile, texture, scenic, mystery, peace, tranquility, wild, meditative, wilderness, closeup, "nature photography", interrelatedness, biodiversity, Earth, environment, "tree of life", "web of life"