The image is a black and white photograph of a tree trunk in a forest. The tree trunk is twisted and gnarled, with deep grooves and crevices running through it. The roots of the tree are visible, and the bark is rough and textured. In the center of the image, there is a small plant with long, thin leaves that appears to be growing out of the trunk. The plant is surrounded by other trees and shrubs, and there are fallen leaves and twigs scattered on the ground around it.