Triple Baobab, Ntwetwe Pan, Botswana

• HiHoSilver

• Apr 6, 2016

14m ?! I wouldn't have guessed it possible. Bravo for getting the shot. Apart from a record of it existing, you did your usual fabulous work. Its really breathtaking to see and to think of. Thx for posting.

 

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  Svenedin

• Apr 7, 2016

What a wonderful tree. Almost anthropomorphic. The middle tree seems to be supporting the one on the right like someone holding an elderly person. I worked in Kenya. Certain tribes believe Baobabs can walk. Goes without saying it's a great photo.

 

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  Peter Rockstroh01

• Apr 7, 2016

Thank you ! According to Bushman lore, the baobab complained so much to God hat he didn´t have beautiful flowers,
or good tasting fruit or an elegant shape, that God got tired of all the whining, pulled the tree out of the ground and
threw it back, upside-down. And ever since, they look like this !

 

• HiHoSilver

• Apr 7, 2016

Hah! That's great, Peter. Thanks for that bit of story w/ the tree. Svenedin also.

 

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  Raphael

• Apr 10, 2016

Hi Peter,
Wonderful photo, and stunning subject !!!

 

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  Peter Rockstroh01

• Apr 10, 2016

Thanks Raphael ! Yes, these trees make amazing subjects. No wonder that early explorers travelled for weeks to see and paint them. Baine's Baobabs are but one example of these famous giants. This - I am sure - is another one.