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This is Big Tree or a section of him, the detail and colour of the twisted bark is truly a work of art. Big Tree is a Totara, a native to New Zealand. He's...
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This is Big Tree or a section of him, the detail and colour of the twisted bark is truly a work of art. Big Tree is a Totara, a native to New Zealand. He's 1000 years old, medium height at 31mtrs but his girth is 8.4mtrs in diameter. You could call him 'chubby'! I took this capture in Peel Forest which is situated in the Canterbury region. Magical forest indeed!
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People's Choice in Texture in Nature Photo Challenge
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Superb Composition
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Outstanding Creativity
Pakhomova chuckmyer KevinGPhotography annetteflottwell WilliamGPennington Raylene70 ashley_renee_0408 +6
Absolute Masterpiece
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Magnificent Capture
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6 Comments |
bronxie
 
bronxie March 21, 2019
Nicely composed with great detail;
sallyG11
sallyG11 March 22, 2019
Thank you bronxie, isn't the bark truly incredible!
Hood PRO+
 
Hood April 21, 2019
Great image!!
sallyG11
sallyG11 April 23, 2019
Thanks so much H, magic trees! :)
ashley_renee_0408
 
ashley_renee_0408 May 12, 2019
I love the angle and detail in this shot!
sallyG11
sallyG11 May 13, 2019
Thank you Ashley Renee, these are magnificent trees...so much depth of detail in their bark!
mttomimages
 
mttomimages June 18, 2019
Thrilled to see this wonderful image come up for a vote in the Soft Tones Contest! Gladly voted for it! :)
sallyG11
sallyG11 June 19, 2019
Thank you so much for your encouragement and vote!
michaelleffel
 
michaelleffel June 23, 2019
Congratulations on being the people's choice on my challenge! Great shot!
sallyG11
sallyG11 June 24, 2019
I'm very happy and proud, thank you for sharing your challenge with us! :)
llowzz Platinum
 
llowzz June 23, 2019
Great composition and clarity!!Congrats on your challenge award.
sallyG11
sallyG11 June 24, 2019
Thanks so much for your appreciation and praise :)
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