This is a bit of an unusual post for me because there are no animals, and the hand of man is in the landscape. Even so, I always liked this one from my Madagascar trip. The tree in the background is a baobab. In the foreground are young sisal plants, part of a sisal plantation. Unfortunately, many of the original baobabs (and other native forests) were cleared for crops, cattle and other farming. At least a few of the old trees still remain. There are eight species of baobabs in the world — six occur on Madagascar, one on mainland Africa, and the other in Australia. I’ve often said that Madagascar is my favorite exotic location and I vow to get back some day. When I do, I’d like to visit the southwestern coast where most of the baobabs can be found. Nikon D40x with Nikkor 18-55mm lens (at 35mm) ISO 100, f/6.3 at 1/100th of a second
Thanks Karen. Yes, I love the rare and exotic, which is one of the reasons that Madagascar is my favorite place I’ve visited so far. It feels and looks like no other place on earth.
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This is a bit of an unusual post for me because there are no animals, and the hand of man is in the landscape. Even so, I always liked this one from my Madagascar trip. The tree in the background is a baobab. In the foreground are young sisal plants, part of a sisal plantation. Unfortunately, many of the original baobabs (and other native forests) were cleared for crops, cattle and other farming. At least a few of the old trees still remain. There are eight species of baobabs in the world — six occur on Madagascar, one on mainland Africa, and the other in Australia. I’ve often said that Madagascar is my favorite exotic location and I vow to get back some day. When I do, I’d like to visit the southwestern coast where most of the baobabs can be found.
this neat this like yucca plants?.
Hey Michael, they look like yucca a bit when young like that, but not when they mature. They are used for making rope and rugs and other products.
Bloated giants on the plane —- Courageously face the march of time —- Yet immobility will them undo .
Beautiful!
This from the man who gave us “American Hydrant”…..tsk, tsk. That’s about as important as the Bible in our family!
Ah, the old Fire Hydrant book. You got me there. And a very rewarding project for me. Glad you like it.
beautiful photo & very interesting tree
Thanks Amanda.
A wonderful pic. of ordinary plants and a tree.
Thanks Shashikant. I do hope to go back and photograph more of those baobabs. Very cool trees indeed.
What a beautiful reminder of the variety we have on our planet! Thank you!!
Thanks Karen. Yes, I love the rare and exotic, which is one of the reasons that Madagascar is my favorite place I’ve visited so far. It feels and looks like no other place on earth.