I used to keep a copy of an old thermodynamics textbook on my night stand. Something to read if I was having trouble falling asleep. And it worked like a charm. At any rate, I like how the man made and the natural appear to co-exist in this scene, a steady state has been reached. In fact, the tree was probably planted as part of the original landscaping, and, of course, it would be cut down without a second thought if it posed a threat to the power cables. But over the decades the tree has grown around the pole and appears to be thriving. What I really wish would happen is that they'd just go ahead and bury the power lines already.
Tasting notes: Canon 5D Classic, 40mm f/2.8 lens.
