Hi Steemians,

here is my day 15 post for the #monthlyauthorchallenge in August 2018 and for today I have chosen a photo of an interesting looking tree stump with long jutting out roots:

![IMAG6991.jpg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmaTAnsxJ2QBGUz6YDUdjCUUgnpsoJcrCZbTxtAjSaPtoj) **This picture also shows the strength of nature, because this tree stump seems to be dead, but the roots are already growing very deep and another tree is already growing behind the cutted tree stump. That's why I would call this photo "Root Art", or "The strenght of nature".** 🌱🌲👍

[💡 The first Steemit M.A.C. "Prize-Pool Raising Post" for August 2018!](https://steemit.com/monthlyauthorchallenge/@steemit-mac/the-first-steemit-m-a-c-prize-pool-raising-post-for-august-2018?r=future24)

[💡 Final updates about the Steemit M.A.C. Prize Pool Distribution for July 2018!](https://steemit.com/monthlyauthorchallenge/@steemit-mac/final-updates-about-the-steemit-m-a-c-prize-pool-distribution-for-july-2018?r=future24)

[💡 Final updates about the Steemit M.A.C. Prize Pool Distribution for June 2018!](https://steemit.com/monthlyauthorchallenge/@steemit-mac/final-updates-about-the-steemit-m-a-c-prize-pool-distribution-for-june-2018)

[💡 Updates about the Steemit M.A.C. Prize-Pool Distribution for June 2018!](https://steemit.com/monthlyauthorchallenge/@steemit-mac/updates-about-the-steemit-m-a-c-prize-pool-distribution-for-june-2018)

Rules of the Steemit Monthly Author Badget Challenge:

- Post 1 article with a photo of your life every day for one month and use the tag #monthlyauthorchallenge for this posts & a recognizable title like "S.M.AC by Your Username, Month X - Day X!" for example! - You don´t have to add a detailed describtion to your photo article and it can be a quick photo post with Steepshot for example too. *(But don´t forget the #monthlyauthorchallenge tag & the recognizable post-title!)* - It´s not important that the photo of your life is up-to-date, but it shouldn´t be older than 1 year, or you can also choose a photo of your childhood if you like, or a video recorded by yourself etc... - To make it more comfortable for everyone, you don´t have to nominate someone for the challenge every day in your daily post. Nominating is voluntary, but to share this fun, I would suggest to nominate some other Steemians from time to time, so that you can do this funny challenge together. - Your challenge ends when you reached the Monthy Author badget on steemitboard.com and then just make a final post that you finished the challenge. Info: The period for the Monthly Author Badget is always from the first of a calendar month until the last day of this month. 👌

That´s it, just have fun and if you like, share this challenge too and let´s become Monthly Authors everyone - Steem On!

Here you can find my start article of this challenge with more information: [✨ Steemit Challenge Idea: The Monthly Author Badget Challenge! ✨](https://steemit.com/steemit/@future24/steemit-challenge-idea-the-monthly-author-badget-challenge?r=future24)

And if you want to learn more about the #monthlyauthorchallenge, visit my article here with the title: "[Why "Steemit Monthly Author Challenge" & what value it adds to our community?](https://steemit.com/monthlyauthorchallenge/@future24/why-monthly-author-challenge-and-what-value-it-adds-to-our-community-steemit-monthlyauthorchallenge-february-2018-day-10?r=future24)"

Nomination:
I don´t want to nominate a specific person, because everyone is invited to join this challenge - Just have fun guys! If you haven´t joined so far and you want to achieve the Monthly Author Badget too, just start with the #monthlyauthorchallenge at the first day of a new month.

Some Steemians who already participated in the Monthly Author Challenge too:
@jlufer, @ace108, @amrumk, @scan0017, @stayoutoftherz, @oldmariner, @olgy-art, @datristan, @lex030, @jenja, @kathybell, @misslasvegas, @reynoldd, @joyandhappiness, @bettyboob, @cranium, @steemitpatina, @danielus, @assasin, @aaqib11b, @itikna09, @irwan90, @matthewtiii, @kebena, @manokna, @shady, @chann, @timmyturner, @aaqib11b, @gratefulayn, @riyansteem, @akilasultana373, @mllg, @smylie2005, @redwellies, @omuabormalin, @artizm, @diya28, @winniex, @unterwegs, @meixia, @vergiliigurev, @nostalgic1212, @ir3k, @gloxypearl, @adedoyinwealth, @mllg, @diya28, @alexmove, @lixing, @sokoloffa, @tabithaa, @josegilberto, @alexthemagician, @youngboss, @janicechua, @pizzapai, @kandywriter, @lisanne, @positivibes, @julien030

And more, check out the Tag #monthlyauthorchallenge and also follow our new @steemit-mac account for future updates!

![Steemit Monthly Author Challenge](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbvwX8nRkD4Jc1pdAwJrHU8TB9jmMdcwwbXodJPumKGQ7/DQmPRW7TnEpNYgLWj4LyXmD3A3SVarDDKz5F7dHcrrWGVLr_1680x8400.png)
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Best regards and Steem On everyone!

Jonas Ahrens @future24

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