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Astonishing Photos Capture Speedy Rebirth Following Australian Wildfires

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4 weeks ago

March 2, 2020

The cycle of death and rebirth is filled with many moments in between. While the Australian fires resulted in a big loss, falling rain brings the promise of new life. Recent photos have been shared featuring blackened forest ground contrasting the vibrant greenery of fresh leaves. Many are filled with intense hope and understanding of nature’s cycles.

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Photographer Murray Lowe embarked into the fire ridden forest to capture brighter moments. In a recent interview with News AU, he shares, “I ventured out into the fire grounds today to capture some images of how the Aussie bush responds to fire, and the way it regenerates itself and comes back to life.”

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“Even without any rain, life bursts through the burnt bark from the heart of the trees and the life cycle begins again,” Lowe adds. “It’s so heartening to see the bush coming back to life again.”

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With thousands displaced and billions of lives lost, these photos provide a sense of strength to those working through harmony. In every event, there is much to learn. National Geographic shares facts stating the positive effects these fires have. For example, in a recent article regarding the California wildfires, “By burning dead or decaying matter, they can return otherwise trapped nutrients to the soil. They also act as a disinfectant, removing disease-ridden plants and harmful insects from an ecosystem.”

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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, rebirth comes with both gains and losses. What is no longer needed gets destroyed, transformed, and integrated. These photos document transformative beginnings for natural ecosystems, wildlife, and the people of Australia.

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