The Oldest Living Things In The World
Even wondered what something more than 2000 yrs old looks like through a photographer’s eyes? Thanks to Rachel Sussman- the woman behind this project – we can, and the photos are breath-taking. Rachel is “researching, working with biologists, and traveling all over the world to find and photograph continuously living organisms that are 2,000 years old and older.”
She’s been working on the project for 5 years and still has a few more places to hit. Rachel has funded the project by herself and with the help of friends and family until now- she needs some extra help. There is a Kickstarter campaign site where you can donate to keep the project going. You can even donate as little as $1….
welwitschia mirabilis (2,000 years old; namib naukluft desert, namibia)
la llareta (up to 3,000 years old; atacama desert, chile)
bristlecone pine (up to 5,000 years old; white mountains, california)
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Wow I like the Photos, great blog thanks for sharing
This is a great idea. I love anything creative and unique! I am interested in seeing the end result.
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Those are gorgeous–thanks for sharing!
Beautiful pictures. Can beauty be deadly?
(think bacteria)
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Interesting project-great post
how did you get this info?
if it is right then you must be grate.
Your work is so awe inspiring…wishing you make many more such joyous discoveries
love your work.. projectone gives you a gold star!
Thanks for posting this…..would love to know more about each photo.
wow,best photo
What an amazing project! The photos are quite stunning too.
Wow….what an adventure through life. Makes a person wonder about Gods creation. Thanks for sharing….
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What a great idea for a project! Love the photos.
What a tremendous project !
Rachel deserves an award as well as funding.
Oh My God.. They are extraordinary photos!!
gorgeous photos
How interesting and inspiring, and what a unique idea!!
That’s a very beautiful and noble project you have undertaken. The pictures are breathtaking too. Thanks for sharing !!
Hey Everyone – Thanks for all the comments! Just to be clear – this is a project by Rachel Sussman. I’m just a designer who got wind of the project, and wanted to help spread the word so Rachel can visit her last few destinations.
Nic
Very nice photos. Thanks.
There are creasote bushes in the California desert that are very old. I’m not sure just how ancient they are though.
MM
Very interesting to search for and compile these ancient living systems.
Wow, very fascinating photos, in particular the tree…
I FEEL SO YOUNG
Wow accidently bumped onto your blog and wow did I enjoy it. I’m ready for more. Perla
Oh my goodness. Freaking epic photos. I love it!
wow now that is truly special i wish u guidance & blessings during your project.
wow! that is so cool (referring to the photos)!
great post!
wow, wonderful! Nice and nice! kindly keep on hunting the other artistic photos
cordially yours//pemulung
great photos and video .
unbelievable !!!
Puts getting old into perspective! Nice find.
Buenos dias,
Thank you very much for sharing this post with all of us. Quite and interesting project and well worth supporting.
Con regard,
Athena
Refreshingly nice post. Something unique. I hope you dont disclose the location to idiotic scientists.
But how do one donate?
Hello! Thanks for commenting. You can donate here… http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/631632070/the-oldest-living-things-in-the-world
Congratulations on making the ( Freshly Pressed ) Headliner… Great Job. Great work too.
Amazing photographs, are you also making a book documenting them?
Thanks for commenting! Just to be clear – this is a project by Rachel Sussman, not myself. I do believe she plans on creating a book from the photos she documents. You can contact her here http://rachelsussman.com/contact.html
Amazing how life can last for so long!
Andrew Miller
Wow, great photos!
This blog is very good. Thanks for this. I will bookmark this page…