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Mangrove roots


Mangrove roots
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2025 W: 144 N: 3403] (13629)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D80, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, SD 2GB, Hoya 67mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-23 19:25
Viewed: 350
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
When I noticed this strange crawling plant, it was very breathe taking sight although a photograph is not easy to portray the actual scene. Because of the limitation of optical lens compared to the eye where I could see the whole area clearly, the photo is an abstract way to show you the roots of this plant. It is a type of mangrove tree, and this one is very young mangrove tree with small fine roots like bamboo shoots.

The roots grow radially out from the tree trunk, and only the pointed ends pop out of the muddy soil, sort of to breathe the air and perhaps absorb something above the soil. In some ways, the growth of the roots also bind the soil and prevent erosion.

Mangrove - radial roots, see link click HERE and click HERE.

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Hi Bill..
This is really great picture
i have read about it n have seen also but never saw so many roots together.. good capture..

TFS
regards
nipun

a nice view, Bill. they look like nails. i like your perspective here, revealing the beautifyul rows of these roots. nice subjects to walk on on a Thaipusam day.....:)

TFS
regards
Agoes

Hi Bill,
Perfect graphism as if there are like radial lines. Interesting phenomenon.
TFS
Selahattin E

Wow, dear Bill.
This Nailbed will do good in India, right ?
Its better to look than to walk over it.
Good shot.
Regards, Jan

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2008-11-24 4:04]

ciao bill..lavoro suggestivo molto interessante..grande prospettiva
bellissimi i colori
complimenti
lele

Hi Bill,
Most fascinating to see mangrove roots in low tide as I am more familiar seeing them submerged in water. I remember wading in mangove environs in Phang Nga, Thailand and came back with leeches on my legs. My compliments...Danilo

Ola Bill,
Very interesing shot.
Abracos,
Ralf

Hello Bill, yes, you are right,it does suggest an abstract type of shot.I am glad that you left the green leaves in the top r/h corner for reference.
The roots are an amazing sight indeed.
Thanks too for the notes,very informative.
Tfs, regards Jean.

nice find and its like a formation of allies or soldiers in thumbnail presentation, cheers bill!

Hi Bill,
Very interesting capture. I haven't seen anything like this before. Nice POV for this capture and great note explaining this tree. Nice work.
Regards,
Kevin

Hi Bill..
This is really beautiful idea. what a great shot
and good to take into consideration.TFS
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2450)
  • [2008-11-24 12:43]

Ciao...mi piace moltissimo
questa foto...
complimenti

Alexia

Bonsoir Bill,
Wow! great picture nicely composed and presented with wanderful colors and sharpness, excellent POV. and DOF. very well taken and done .
All my compliments
Michel merci..

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1695 W: 124 N: 1443] (20454)
  • [2008-11-24 23:14]

Hi Bill,
really prfect composition.Iliked radi,al lines so moch.Beautiful creative work.TFS.Necla.

Salam Bill,
Very interesting capture vith very good POV and graphism.TFS.
Regards,
hAyAti

Fantastic shot, wonderful colours and great details! Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1287 W: 0 N: 2546] (20615)
  • [2008-11-25 5:09]

Hello,

Génail ton image, tous ce petit pics qui ressortent, très bel effet et originalit.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2008-11-25 6:01]

Hi Bill,
That's a very interesting sight - like giant thorns. Good contrast against the sand.
Regards,
Subashini

Hi Bill,
Strange, impressive and beautiful picture, friend.Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Regards
Maria

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1510 W: 123 N: 2177] (19961)
  • [2008-11-25 10:28]

Hello Bill, interresting picture, good note too. Mangroves are very important to the health of our planet. Well done!

Mario

Hi Bill,
Very interesting and dramatic shot...
Nice colours and excellent details.
Depth and clarity are perfect.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Ciao Bill, amazing view of fantastic roots, wonderful graphic, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • rigz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 0 N: 85] (1066)
  • [2008-11-25 16:44]

Hi Bill,

Great idea. Subject was nicely photographed. Good composition.
Well done!

TFS,
Geoffrey Bin Ramji

Hai bill,

wah just like a spike came out from the earth, looks sharp and dangerous. Nice captured with the natural pattern of the mangrove roots.

TFS

regards
steve

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-11-25 23:05]

Hi Bill
Indeed a very unusual kind of growth very strange to our eyes. Nice capture and note on the subject
TFS
Argiris

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21695)
  • [2008-11-27 8:04]

Hi Bill...
It's a lovely shot and beautifully composed...
Fine colors, image and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
George

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1631 W: 118 N: 2812] (11336)
  • [2008-11-30 12:15]

Hello Bill
This photo is fantastic; is original, is very well composed; has a excelent sharpnes and colours, and makes a superb graphic and artistic effect. Congrats my friend,
mb

Hi Bill...when I looked at the thumbnail I thought this was a shot of people on a beach...nice details and composition...different and interesting.

Roger

Hi Bill
Very interesting
Fine colors, image and details

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