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Friday, April 29, 2011

Celebrating a day of trees

Whilst I have blogged today already I was reminded that I might join Suzi in celebrating trees.

Today Fiona and I started our day with our morning walk in Umbakumba. We always pass a stand of Paper Bark trees growing in wetlands - always marvel how these trees thrive so well with such wet feet.

Barry Smith © Paper Barks at dawn - Umbakumba
Barry Smith © Paper Barks at dawn - Umbakumba

And we ended our day walking on a beach - Dugong Beach - Alyangula - and were stunned by the beauty of the place and whilst I will blog on this beauty later I wanted to share photos of mangrove trees growing in seawater amidst the rocks. Again - how does nature do that - such inhospitable situations yet such beauty and survival.

Barry Smith © Amazing trees 1  - amidst the rocks

Barry Smith © Amazing trees 2 - amidst the rocks
Barry Smith © Amazing trees 3 - rocks and sea water
So it made me reflect on survival and beauty - nature has such tenacity to survive and provide the lungs of the earth - maybe we could give a hand?
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8 comments:

  1. Suzi SmithApril 30, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Magnificent B! Nature is a constant source of wonder... so adaptable... & those little beauties by the rocks! Yes, more helping hands would be good.
    You get to see a variety of landscapes don't you... How long are you away?

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  2. Jo MurrayApril 30, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    We have paperbarks in our garden. The leaves smell gorgeous when you brush by them, and I never tire of the beautiful patterns in the bark.
    Thanks Barry.

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  3. ArtPropelledApril 30, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I'm very happy to pause in my day and celebrate trees. Thanks for the reminder Barry. great photos especially the amazing tree amidst the rocks.

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  4. BarryApril 30, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Hi SS, JM &R - trees-r-us without a doubt. The trees and sea and rocks are just so special. S - I left the link on your Festival of Trees link. We are away for at least one more week & maybe two- still quote s lot of work-work but a lot of amazing experiences and challenges. Go well all. B

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  5. Luthien ThyeMay 2, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    beautiful trees, majestic trees, enduring trees, long live trees!!! the beach is gorgeous too ... you know what's my first thought ... collect some nice smooth stones to make some jewelry :)

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  6. BarryMay 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    LT - glad you celegrated the trees with me. As an avid collectors of bits and pieces there is a little stockpile growing!!! B

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 2, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    trees are most certainly worth celebrating! I love your last photo with the waving line through the rock and the tiny plant, all so artistically wonderful.

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  8. sueMay 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    those tiny trees are amazing.. little seawater bonsai :-)

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.