Roots blending in with mankind

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Roots blending in with mankind

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Hi there,

Since I'm a new member in this forum I'd just like to say hello to everyone here. Hopefully I can improve my knowledge on bonsai basics!

Here are some crazy rampaging root systems:
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Welcome to the site Ozzy! Hope you enjoy yourself mate :)

Love those strangler figs, I think someone actually posted that last pic not long ago! haha

Here are some more, I find them fascinating, and think the figs enveloping the man-made temples is a great, shows the epic 'man vs nature' battle

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I've been to Angkor Wat.. Amazing place.

A couple of pics below to add to the thread.
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