Beech trees

The trees growing from the dark forest floor grow taller to reach the light
The trees with the greatest height, stand in the valley & reach for the light 
(Difficult situations can lead to wisdom if we rise to the challenge)

(If things are bleak, looking down, or you messed up, you don't need to worry about it. You just need to sincerely try to do better from now on. )    

Old Beech tree, Arley Arboretum, West Midlands, UK

Beech tree in Westonbirt Arboretum, UK

The tallest beech trees I've ever seen: probably around 40m. In a park in Blankenese, Hamburg Germany.

The same beech trees in Hamburg

The same beech trees in Hamburg

Beech tree in Sutton park, Birmingham

Beech tree in Sutton park, Birmingham

The same Beech tree in Sutton park, Birmingham

Tall Beech trees, Wyre Forest, England

Tall Beech trees, Wyre Forest, England

Wyre Forest, England

Beech tree in Highbury park, Birmingham, UK The same Beech tree in Highbury park, Birmingham near to Walton, Wakefield, Great Britain