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:

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

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  2. Very interesting and those roots are pretty cool.

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  3. I love mangroves - a very beautiful photo!

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

    Have a good week.

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

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

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  7. Love the reflections, here.

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

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

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

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  11. Looks serene. The mangrove roots look amazing, as does the reflective quality of the water.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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

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

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

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

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

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  17. Beautiful shot, I love the looping Mangrove roots.

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

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  19. 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.)

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

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