An old tree, its lowest limbs removed years ago, clings to life beside a low brick building in Carrboro, N.C. The tree shows some samaras (the fruits that bear its seeds) on the early spring day the photo was taken, bright pops of green are visible along its main trunk and upper branches. The sky is deep blue with a few wispy clouds on the right of the photo. In the background is another large tree and a municipal parking lot. A small lean tool woodshed and picnic table are in the foreground.