Thursday, July 2, 2020

Norfolk Island giants..



The playground under the grove of giant Norfolk Island Pine trees in Esplanade Park was still closed last week when we were in Fremantle, restrictions have eased since then so it might very well be open again now. The one hundred Norfolk Island Pines, excellent pic on the Esplanade Park link, were planted back in 1908 making them one hundred and twelve years old, can you imagine the history within these gentle giants. I'm happy there were a few people walking by when I took these shots to get perspective they look so fragile and tiny in comparison. Looks like we are in for a few days of sunshine ahead, how about you? Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe..


26 comments:

  1. ...giants that I see on Maui too.

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  2. Beautiful trees. They are neat when small also.

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  3. Such magnificent specimens! If only they could tell us of what they’ve seen.

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  4. Son árboles giganteco y deben de dar mucha sombra. Es una alegría, que de nuevo se pueda pasear por ahí.

    Saludos desde España

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  5. Beautiful tree, now if only they could talk! Keep well Diane

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  6. I have a Norfolk Pine that is about 2 feet tall and is 15 years old. I don't think it will ever be as big as those guys. Of course it is a house plant. It is the 30s˚C here for the next few weeks but very humid so not nice.

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  7. Beautiful trees that make humans look so small.

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  8. Very fine looking trees, and at least your government has treated this pandemic with some common sense, just the opposite of our government.

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  9. Very impressive and beautiful trees. I bet when the wind blows through them it makes a wonderfully relaxing sound.

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  10. Wow! Impressive with their size!

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  11. I have trouble picture pines and fir in Australia.

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  12. To be honest I´m a bit afraid of returning there, Grace!
    Ingo said the ferry wheel it will be next time... noooooo... ;-)
    Now I crave fish and chips. And you cannot get that here (but home made, hmmmm.... will do? Guess, I will! Have it all here!).

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  13. Very majestic and appropriate planting, but people, don't plant them in your front garden

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  14. Wonderful trees and a great header.

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  15. Those afe magnificent trees, I like those high ones!

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  16. Dearest Gracie,
    Lovely park for taking a stroll amidst those regal centennial trees.
    If only they could tell stories...
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  17. It reminds me of a number of places in northern California, without the old undergrowth.

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  18. They Are Singing - What A Stellar New Banner Photo - Enjoy Your Weekend

    Cheers

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  19. Magnificent trees Grace. I had no idea they were so old!

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  20. Wow, 112 years. I love that. I think I told you but not sure that trees are the thing I love the most in nature. They have been around so long and I just love their souls. They make me happy.

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  21. Lovely trees. There is an old Norfolk Island pine in a neighbouring yard. I am surprised to see it in the mountains, as they usually be beside the sea.

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  22. Yep, these are just amazing trees, one of my favorites, all the way back from my childhood.

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