Best title wins a dedication.

Very interesting Andrew,this looks like a big old tree trunk,and using this for your model in a protective posture(is what I feel) makes me think to a title: The nest

my best regards

Born of the earth, or breaking free. Like the shot a great deal, might just crop the sky from the bottom right IMHO. Well seen and posed, great textures and tones, best wishes William

Hi Radu and William,

Thank you for your suggestions. I like born of earth. I also agree that this rock looks a bit like an old tree. 

I left the sky to show some hint of perspective but in retrospect it is distracting. I will remove it.