The dinosaur awakes: new growth on a Wollemi Pine
The discovery in 1994 of the Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis), one of the world’s oldest and rarest plants, was described at the time as “the equivalent of finding a small dinosaur still alive on earth.” Now safely propagated and its future assured (this one lives in a pot in a Sydney backyard), the location of that original find, in a remote area of a national park, is still a closely guarded secret.
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Larry Stewart
Beautiful color and depth of field. Well done John.
John Peel replied
Many thanks, Larry
SeeOneSoul
so delicate & pretty … nothing like fresh growth :) the colours and the lovely soft dof make this just so attractive :) Nice one John :)
John Peel replied
Thanks so much, Tina
redtree
Excellent, I love the Bokeh. If that’s a recent photo, with the sunlight streaming through the plants I want to go there right now. Lovely.
John Peel replied
That’s very kind, David. Taken this morning, with plumbago in the background (sorry, but it is our turn…!)
Béla Török
Brilliant work, John!
John Peel replied
Many thanks for another great compliment, Bela
athex
Nicely done recording this significant plant
John Peel replied
Thankyou, Alan. My own specimen, after about three years, is now almost 1.5 metres high. I’m told they grow about half a metre a year and can reach 20 metres in height.Even if it breaks through the bottom of its pot, dealing with the neighbours will therefore not be my problem…
valzart
Absolute gorgeousness sweetheART lovely capture ;} happy hippy hugglez
John Peel replied
What a lovely comment, thankyou, Val
Vanessa Anderberg
SO Beautiful!
John Peel replied
Hello, Vanessa, and thanks so much for such an encouraging compliment
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Anthony Mancuso
gorgeous tones and composition John, nice work!
John Peel replied
Many thanks for such an encouraging comment, Anthony
RajeevKashyap
Brilliant Work John!
John Peel replied
Very many thanks, Rajeev
Antanas
great capture…
John Peel replied
Thanks so much, Antanas
lroof
I really like this!
John Peel replied
Hello, Iroof, and many thanks for the great comment and compliments
Ann Palframan
Beautiful lighting – and intriguing title – which you’ve obligingly explained.
John Peel replied
Thankyou again, Ann
luanda
BELLISSIMA…DIVINA….CHE SPETTACOLO! WOW! perfetto il DOF…Cioè la profondità di campo…Insomma: un capolavoro! ;-) DANIELA
John Peel replied
e troppo gentile, Daniela
cieloverde
The light and transparency of this view is the key to its beauty.John !
John Peel replied
Muchas gracias, Liliana
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Rajdev D 14 days ago
Great shot, and is this is fact about it…one of the oldest plants?
John Peel replied 14 days ago
Thankyou, Rajdev, for the great compliment. Yes, this little pocket of pines in the Wollemi National Park was a unique survivor from the age of the dinosaurs
Kymie 14 days ago
This is an absolutely stunning photo – stunning!!
John Peel replied 14 days ago
Hello, Kymie, and many thanks for the great compliment. Your portfolio is outstanding. Keep experimenting: you obviously have a wonderful eye
Lorena Maria 14 days ago
Perfect!
John Peel replied 14 days ago
Hello, Lorena, and thanks so much
Lorena Maria 14 days ago
I need to back to fave this wonderful picture! many congrats!
John Peel replied 13 days ago
Such a kind compliment, thankyou, Lorena