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Boab Tree

© Avril Young

Boab Tree

Uploaded: June 01, 2017 | Entered: June 01, 2017 01:44:59

Description

Six years after its epic journey from the Kimberley to its home overlooking the Swan River, the giant boab, 'Gija Jumula', is still one of the major attractions during the annual Kings Park Festival.

The 750-year-old tree, a gift from the Gija people in the Kimberley, was transported over 3,200 km, from its original home in Telegraph Creek, Warmun to Perth back in 2008.
Since then it has been settling into its new home under the watchful care of the arborists at Kings Park.
The giant boab is native to the Kimberley region and can live more than 2000 years, so this particular tree is still young.
Taken in Kings Park last week.
Huge congrats to SF, Finalists and Winners well done

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 1.30, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: reserved, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: E-M10MarkII

Comments

Gord MacEachern June 01, 2017

Lovely story and image of this fabulous tree Avril!! #1687780

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 01, 2017

I agree with Gord, Avril. A wonderful story about this magnificent tree. #11602717

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 01, 2017

WOW!!! This must have been quite the operation!! Wonderful capture Paddy!! <>< #11603164

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 01, 2017

That is one huge and unique Tree Avril, thanks for the history (very interesting) and sharing this wonderful image, the people add great perspective!!! #11603421

Avril Young June 01, 2017

Thank you .
#11603527

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe June 03, 2017

Enjoyed your story...it's amazing how a tree this size could actually be transported that far! Excellent capture of this beautiful tree; I remember being spellbound by their magnificence in Africa a few years back. #11604073

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 03, 2017

Quite a feat to transport this gigantic tree 3,200 km, Avril. Fascinating story. Your outstanding & beautiful shot makes it even more fascinating! Love learning new things. #11604111

Avril Young June 03, 2017

thanks you .
#11604284

John Connolly June 05, 2017

A wonderful image of this magnificent tree Avril! It is good to see it now that it has settled in to its new home.Its trip from the Kimberley made the national TV news at the time! #11604923

frank w. degenhardt June 06, 2017

First of all it is a beautiful and awesome tree. Love the massive trunk and the way it spits up at the top. But I just loved and was so fascinated with the story behind it. Just so amazing. #11605402

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