against all odds, trees defied the limitations of the cement floor, their roots reaching deep and strong,

leaf plant green flower soil produce tree food branch shrub grass insect herb nature invertebrate wildflower yellow agriculture asphalt background beginnings cement challenge closeup concept concrete conservation crack development earth ecology endurance environment floor foliage garden germinating ground growing growth grunge hope life light opportunity overhead power rising rough seed seedling sidewalk small spring sprout strength texture vitality young odds trees defied limitations roots reaching deep strong grasping sustenance resilient spirit stood tall proud