My Mama’s favorite tree is the Acacia, which is a native to Tanzania. While we were on safari, we saw thousands of them– some big, some small, some majestic, some imperfect.

When I took this photograph, I told her I found a Mama Acacia looking over her baby Acacia. She loved it.

Trishna Patel aka Trishlist is a cultural curator and photographer specializing in travel and the human experience. Follow her latest adventures as she explores New York City and beyond!