River Red Gum

The only time there are trees of any size are when the track crosses a dry creek bed. Here the River Red Gums are able to draw sufficient moisture to sustain their stately growth.

See the background to this series of postings at http://365project.org/terryliv/365/2015-08-12

[PhotoCrazy]

Beautiful trees, pic!

[Peter Grave]

Well captured Terry.Great timber on campfire too..

[Rachel]

They are such pretty trees. It's amazing how they survive out there.

[Pam Knowler]

Beautiful trees surviving in such a harsh climate!

[ShirleyB]

This is what I imagine the Australian outback to be like, with those lovely silver barked trees. Beautiful shot.

[Denise Wood]

Magnificent gum :)

[Poppo Livy]

@shirleybankfarm Closer to the coast you would see much more scenery like this Shirley

[sally agnew]

Love the River Red Gums, the most beautifully contrasting trees against the blue sky :)