My Shadow Shot Sunday photo for today is of some rather hairy looking Moreton Bay Figs growing in Nielson Bay Park. Actually, I'm not 100% sure they are Moreton Bay Figs as we have quite a few species of fig in Sydney and Australia for that matter. They are pretty wonderful though with their trailing roots sprouting from the branches. These roots you can see here are hopefully going to reach the ground and support the ever increasing size of the branches and trunk. A Moreton Bay can grow to 60 meters in height.
The figs of Australia are relatives of the mighty Asian Banyan tree. I was lucky enough to see a Banyan tree when I went to the Botanical Gardens in Singapore several years ago and it had taken over the entire park! I think these figs secretly have plans to do the same sort of thing in Sydney!
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I thought they looked a bit like the banyan trees I've seen in Hawaii. They are a lot different than the figs I see here in California. Nice shadows.
Posted by: Martha | January 17, 2010 at 08:28 AM
What a beautiful shot. Hope things are a little cooler in your part of the world - looks as though we are in for another hot day up here in Brissy, followed by a thunder storm this afternoon. Maybe I shouldn't shelter under your fabulous trees!
Posted by: Robyn Dixon | January 17, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Love to see avenues of trees! Walking there makes you feel as if you are being protected, maybe even guided by Mother Nature! Moreton bays are certainly impressive giants! Great photo!
Posted by: Gemma | January 17, 2010 at 08:38 AM
G´day Sam,
I tell you my dream. The is what I dreamed when I grow up *wink...
Yeah, am sure. Love the lined-up trees (fogs) are well preserve too.
Such an amazing shot to dream of and when you reach on the other end, my house is waiting for u.
Hey! wake me UP! time for me to go to bed, girl? it's 20 min to 11pm now.
hugs...
Posted by: chie | January 17, 2010 at 08:39 AM
What a gorgeous capture, Sam! I love roads/paths through trees like that and what beautiful trees they are -- even if they are hairy!! Thanks as always for stopping by my blog and for your comment. Always appreciated! Enjoy what's left of your weekend!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | January 17, 2010 at 09:05 AM
What a beautiful picture So much atmosphere. It looks like a fairy tale I love trees
Thanks for visitng
Posted by: marja | January 17, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Great shadows intertwined in the many twisted branches! I like this photo!
Posted by: ldh | January 17, 2010 at 09:56 AM
They have them in Florida too, I'm amazed at the size and beauty of these strangler fig trees, as what they're called down there.
Posted by: Sweet Repose | January 17, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Hauntingly so beautiful Sam!
Those trees must be quite scary at night...I won't want to walk there alone for sure!
eeeck...I'm such a chicken~
BIG XO
Posted by: lenorenevermore | January 17, 2010 at 01:33 PM
Of course this is a tree we in the northern US wouldn't see, the fruit typical of the warm and tropical land. The look and shadows are stunning, the light that can get through the grove is brilliant. The picture seems almost to be the work of an Impressionist in oils. Frame this and it seems a classic work, suitable for a gallery wall. The photo artist at work!
Posted by: Ralph | January 17, 2010 at 01:57 PM
I do love Moreton Bay Fig trees! They're both beautiful and a little bit creepy. It would be a very funny sight to see these trees take over Sydney! When this happens don't forget to take lots of photos! I guess you'll have plenty of time as it will be a slow take-over...
Shadow Shot Sunday the best thing since sliced bread? You are so cute Sam!
Ok, so you think my second week back at work should be easier than the first eh? I'm not so sure about that & will let you know ;) Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! xo
Posted by: Tracy | January 17, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Great shadows!
It's amazing how strong and proud those trees look...
Have a great SSS! :)
Posted by: BLOGitse | January 17, 2010 at 04:19 PM
That's a gorgeous avenue...
Posted by: Chrisy | January 17, 2010 at 09:10 PM
The sort of tree is something I'm not familiar with but your photo captures them beautifully.
Posted by: Gerald | January 17, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Great trees - wonderful shots. B : )
Why don't you come on over to my blog and visit a while
Posted by: Bonnie | January 17, 2010 at 10:36 PM
that looks a lovely shady place to walk. I love the effect of the shadows on the trunks
Posted by: Crafty Green poet | January 17, 2010 at 11:50 PM
So gorgeous!
Reminds me a bit of Provence :)
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | January 18, 2010 at 01:21 AM
Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment! I love your photo, especially as we had a wonderful holiday in Sydnet last September - happy memories!!
Posted by: Anne Donald | January 18, 2010 at 02:34 AM
those trees are gorgeous...what a lovely stroll that would make through them.
Posted by: robin | January 18, 2010 at 03:48 AM
It's beautiful! That looks like someplace I would love to go for a walk!
Posted by: wanderlust | January 18, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Those trees look unreal! And a whole avenue? It looks like it's out of the trailer for Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland." Great pic, Sam!
Posted by: Emma Wallace | January 18, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Oh Wowee...these trees are incredible. Nature at its finest. And I agree with lenore, i betcha they might be a tad creepy at night. But oh so beautiful.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 19, 2010 at 07:40 AM
this is such a lovely shot!
Posted by: hanako66 | January 20, 2010 at 04:02 AM
Wonderful shadow shot dear Sam! I'm left craving a fig now for some reason?? :)
Posted by: Gabbi | January 21, 2010 at 03:41 AM
Oh I missed these! Lovely shot-nice place to stroll I would think! Thanks for your lovely comment about my drawing too!
Posted by: Sarah | January 24, 2010 at 10:47 AM