On the coast of Olympic National
Park there exists many islands that lie beyond the shore. The resistance of the destructive powers of the ocean have created a unique juxtaposition. Thousands of years of
erosion have pushed back the cliff line and scattered monolithic islands remain as
gravestones to mark what once was. One island in particular captured my
attention. Through the power of inertia, this island stands strong. Its
seawards face is weathered and barren while its opposite side is full of life. Strength and submission dictate the working forces of nature. The nature of
water is to disintegrate anything in its path. The nature of stone is to remain
unmoved. The nature of life seeks to grow and expand everywhere it can. These
opposing forces work together in harmony to produce a work of art. A living,
unlikely, and temporary beauty to behold.
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