Adopted

Shot on: Nikon D800 with Nikkor AF-S-micro, f/11, 1.3 sec, 105 mm

Date: August 25, 2022

What caught my eye: It looked like the two aspens were protecting the little spruce. One even curled away to give the little one more space. Then I remembered that underground, trees can share sugar and nutrients. Maybe they really have adopted the little guy.