Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Trees in the water.

Mangroves are trees that grow at the edge of the sea and like to have their 'feet' in the water for at least some of the time. Some mangroves grow into tall trees and some stay as small shrubs. The different root systems are seen when the tide is low. This one has stilts at the base of its trunk. It will eventually grow lots taller. It's called a Red Mangrove.
Another Watery Wednesday Post.

21 comments:

VALKYRIEN said...

What a beautiful shot! Those Mangrove trees are so fascinating! Great reflections in the water - and I love the composition!

James said...

Very interesting and those roots are pretty cool.

Bim said...

I love mangroves - a very beautiful photo!

ewok1993 said...

This is interesting. I want to see a mangrove with my own eyes someday.

Have a good week.

madahmas said...

I love the roots of mangrove trees that intertwine like that. Exquisite shot!

Pacey said...

Beautiful shot and it really helps the water inhabitants...here they are protected.

Jan said...

Love the reflections, here.

Gouldiae said...

G'day Mick,
Nice shot.
The mangrove ecosystem is just so fascinatingly different. Always conjure captivating images to my mind.
Gouldiae

ellievellie said...

Very interesting - those tree roots sure expanded beyond their means :)

Guy D said...

Very unique shot, well done.

Cheers
Guy
Regina In Pictures

Ebie said...

Love to see the roots above the water. And the reflection on the calm waters is so pretty!

J Bar said...

Looks serene. The mangrove roots look amazing, as does the reflective quality of the water.
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auringonkukka finland =) said...

thank you when you visited the home village of pages:)
oh how beautiful pictures you have here!
nice week:)

Dirk said...

Nice pictures, great to see these roots. Nice composition.

Maggie May said...

Mangroves seem so exotic to me.
Great photos. Love the reflections.

wncmountainliving said...

Great shot of the mangroves - makes me think of when I lived in Florida, near the Everglades.

Your EG Tour Guide said...

The roots are amazing! They make a great photo. ;-)

Arija said...

Beautiful shot, I love the looping Mangrove roots.

Creative Mish said...

That is bazaar that they survive in the water like that! They look beautiful!

Snail said...

I'm not sure I can add anything to the accolades, mick! What a peaceful shot. Got to love mangroves. (Apart from the mozzies, that is.)

Midmarsh John said...

It always seems strange to see a plant with so much of its root out of the ground. Lovely composition.