Sunday, November 4, 2012

Images & Words -183 - Hidden Treasures.

Images & Words -183 - Hidden Treasures.

Thanks Sue for hosting I&W this week.
I thought that this week I would introduce you to a Canoe Tree.
Not difficult to find when you know where, these "hidden treasures"
are usually carved from local River Red Gum trees which have survived and carried their scars over many centuries hence they are also referred to as scarred trees..





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31 comments:

  1. MilliNovember 4, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    This photo was taken just before a front came through and it bucketed down with rain.
    So I did not get up too close and personal with the tree. lol.

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    quite interesting

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  3. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Nice photo but very interesting information. I had not seen this before. Always learn something new as a result of Multiply -- even though it's closing soon.

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  4. Pat Gerber-RelfNovember 4, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    A canoe tree now that is interesting. No, Tabby and Nera, they do not have cat trees in Australia.

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  5. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Impressive canoe tree!

    My: Hidden Treasure

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  6. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    What a fascinating tree - a bit twisted and magical.

    My entry

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  7. Belita Isabel JaneiraNovember 5, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Very interesting tree... thanks for sharing a bit of its history..
    hidden-treasures

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  8. Weenie JoyNovember 5, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful Milli~!! I LOVE TREES~!!
    This one is Woooow~!!!

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    1. MilliNovember 5, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      I know that you love trees Weenie and So Do I! Thank You.

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  9. SueNovember 5, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Love your shot Milli and I love the history of the canoe.
    That is a interest of mine since I have a connection to
    the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. They carve out Canoes and have Canoe journeys.
    Thanks for the link I may share it with them at our next gathering.
    That must be a very large tree to be able to have bark that thick?

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    1. MilliNovember 5, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      Let me share a couple more links for you here Sue...

      http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/35870/AA_01_ScarTrees_12.06.08.pdf

      http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/land/aboriginal-scarred-trees

      Yes these trees are very big.
      Thanks.

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  10. MitchyLRNovember 5, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    That's really interesting Milli !!! It almost looks like a doorway into the heart of the tree!!

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  11. Fatos CNovember 5, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Stunning picture of a tree yalking about history .

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  12. ShaynacwingsNovember 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    A beautiful photo Milli and very interesting history.

    The Maori in New Zealand still do that today. Their carvings are awesome too.

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    1. MilliNovember 5, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      We need to know more about your Maori's there too Shayna. Thanks.

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  13. Danette November 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    It is amazing all the wonderful products we get from trees!
    I love the violet coloring...

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    1. MilliNovember 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM

      You are right DP. Trees are so important in many ways.
      I think that the violet is coming through from the grey bark and the overcast conditions before an impending storm.

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  14. SueNovember 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Thanks Milli.
    The Maori from New Zealand were here to participate in the
    Canoe Journey. They stayed with some of the Snoqualmie tribe.
    You have sparked my interest.

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    1. MilliNovember 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

      Wow Sue that is interesting. Please do follow it through.
      I have a quote on the bottom of the photo. It was taken from a site about these trees.

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  15. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    great photo and words!
    Hidden Treasures

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  16. Weenie JoyNovember 6, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Here's Mine Milli, Just trying ...
    My Entry:
    "Hidden Treasures"

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  17. Amalie von BergenNovember 7, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    a canoe tree...so far unheard of! amazing..does it go on living after being "wounded" like that! very interesting entry, milli :-)

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  18. kia909November 7, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I had never heard of those trees before either... interesting and certainly a treasure for them!
    HIDDEN TREASURES

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