A Boab Sunrise
“A Boab Sunrise” Photography & Artwork
by Holly Kempe ©
Sony a100 camera
Photoshop CS4 artwork
The Australian Aboriginal legend of the Boab Tree (or Bottle Tree):
“When the tree God created the Boab Tree it was to be the most beautiful of all trees in the universe, with the most beautiful flowers and bearing the juiciest fruit. But as the tree grew to maturity its flowers were mediocre and its fruit had a bad odour and tasted vile. The Tree God became so angry that he yanked the Boab out of the ground and slammed it back in the earth upside down and that is why today, when you see a Boab tree, it looks as if its roots are growing up in the air.”
Thangool, Queensland
A Boab Sunrise was featured in the:
- Trees group – Sept 09
- Image Writing group – Sept 09
- Queensland group – Sept 09
- Inspired Art group – Oct 09
A Boab Sunrise belongs to the following groups:
! Inspired Art !, ! φThe Dreaming Treeφ !, Australian Bush ☼ (aspects of realistic Landscapes - ie N0 Abstracts or Macros please!), Farms and Countryside, ImageWriting (2/24), Landscape and Abstract Photography, Light In The Darkness, Queensland, Scenery, Sunrise, Sunset, The Woman Photographer **7 Submissions a week only please** and Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Jeff Burns
beautifully done
Jazmine63
lovely work Holly :)
craigmason
thats beautiful
Tracey Mac
Gorgeous tones Holly, love that grass in the foreground….....
Nancy Stafford
Kelly Robinson
ElRobbo
A beautifully sculptured piece, Holly!
The double DOF works remarkably well in this image (whether you meant it that way or not)!
; )
Well done!
Jessy Willemse
Just gorgeous !!!
Trudi's Images
Beautiful image ,stunning light and colour
mikequigley
fabulous tones – mq
Anthony Mancuso
wonderful composition and tones, well done!
carlosramos
Excellent capture with stunning outcome !
Ian Kahler
what an amazing place!!
Quinn Blackburn
Baobabs are amazing Teachers… I grew up around California Baobabs and Sequoia, among other leafy Teachers. Hmm, I think I’ve written about Sequoias but not the Baobab yet…. yet. :) I simply adore this capture. Obviously, I already adore the main subject… but I also love the dreamy layers created by the fields and mist… the light is so rich, it’s probably more fattening than fresh farm butter! Gorgeous feast for the eyes
:) wishing you laughter
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding…..............
Blake Pendlebury
nice shot,This is the exact same tree I took a picture of a few years ago,you can see it at my website www.blakependlebury.com.au i will post it here soon. I was looking at the tree thinking it looked familiar and then compared it with my shot..same tree.!!! i saw it from the corner of my eye as we drove past,trekked across the field and took a few shots> love it!
Holly Kempe replied
Hi Blake, I just had a look at your boab and I reckon it is the same one too! How extraordinary! :) Love your website!
Joanne Bradley
Lovely! There is something so captivating by a solitary tree in nature and this one has such a great form! It makes for such a unique tree silhouette! Your composition as always excellent, love the layers of hills in the distance and the mist adds a magical touch!
Diko
Hi Holly,
A wonderful photograph. I love the mysterious feel this Regal Boab has; looking over the valley
below. Thank you
Regards
DIKO
Lance Leopold
Lovely work,Holly.
i l d i l a z...
Gorgeous capture!
Franmacimages
Fabulous Holly My Great RB freind I Love the Colours & Composition Here Fab Image How Are You Regards frank xx
Nerida13
Beautiful shot!
Iris Greenwell
Wow, Holly…this is a great image. beautiful landscape and colors.
Sabine Zehetner
Wonderful!
artisandelimage 26 days ago
gorgeous scenery !
why is it not in the Inspired Art group , mmmmmhhhhh ??? lol
we need more true photography there !
my best, francis.
Holly Kempe replied 26 days ago
LOL Francis I don’t know how I missed it! Thank you :)
artisandelimage 25 days ago
bravo !
my best, francis.
(your vote is needed in this challenge !)
Sonia de Maced... 24 days ago
what a gorgeous tree, great composition, stunning light. Beautiful!