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Uploaded: 03/09/06 10:12 AM GMT
Cabbage Tree at Kakanui
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Cabbage trees are a familiar sight along my local coastline.The Maoris of New Zealand used it as a source of fibers and also for medicinal uses. The common name "cabbage tree" was given by early European settlers in New Zealand who used the inner leaves and stem as a cooked or raw vegetable. It's botanical name is 'Cordyline australis' and it is a native of New Zealand.

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::madmaven
03/09/06 12:56 AM GMT
That emerald green water almost steals the show...but in a good way...so that is not criticism, but a compliment. This is a great shot! A variety of interesting textures and colors...{love those clouds too!} Interesting narration. High marks from me!
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::DigiCamMan
03/10/06 12:00 AM GMT
Hey LynEve,

Very nice shot and good composition. The sky is ominous.
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.razorjack51
03/10/06 1:48 AM GMT
Lyn, this is gorgeous! I love that deep sky, and the aqua waves. Very neat tree too! This looks like paradise! Great capture!..=)
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spazzlerock
03/15/06 12:55 AM GMT
i'm so jealous. i wish there were horizons to take pictures of like that around my neck of the woods. great shot. i will enjoy having this as a background for a while.
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.LANJOCKEY
03/20/06 7:29 PM GMT
Hello Eve...You have clearly got a good photographic eye, and all the elements of a great composition are here...Very nice...All the best...Mick.
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