Strange and Confronting Photos That You Won’t Be Able Get Off Your Mind

At first, it looks like a strange old root growing around a palm tree. Then your brain starts filling in the shape, and suddenly it looks like a little wooden creature clinging on for dear life, arms wrapped around the trunk like it is having a very emotional afternoon.

The best part is how specific the pose feels. It is not just touching the tree, it is fully embracing it with commitment. Nature accidentally made something that looks halfway between a lizard, a tiny swamp monster, and someone who really needed comfort.