Stuart Bell, Halophyte (SINGLE SHOT 2023)

Tethered by its tendril type roots this young Mangrove, barley 10 inches high clings to life in a world that sees these important costal ecosystems disappearing at an alarming rate thanks to human activity. In our fast-paced world it would easy to overlook this costal jewel, but slow down a bit and you will see and appreciate our beautiful world around us.

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