David Meets the Black Boy

Another photo taken after the Salt Ash bushfire.

David was admiring this black boy plant, or for the more politically correct people among us, a xanthorrhoea.

Xanthorrhoea's grow about an inch or 2.5 cm every year so this one is probably over 150 years old. His little great great grandson beside him is just a youngster. They thrive during bushfires and I am sure this black boy has encountered many bushfires during its lifetime.

It is only after posting this photo that I can see the black boy looking back at David too. Can you see the profile of a face and his amazing headdress?

[julia]

That a big black boy ... hope it survives..

[Babs]

@julzmaioro It will, it has probably experienced many bushfires.

[FBailey]

How amazing, never heard of these. Yes, I see the profile too!

[Marnie]

Great shot, having David there gives such a good idea of scale. That's one heck of a black-boy Babs. Thank goodness they thrive on fire.

[Diana]

Quite amazing, great shot and perspective.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Great shot , with David giving us a sense if perspective

[Casablanca]

Wow, that tree looks exactly like a young black African boy! Amazing. I love the way the bush revives and grows stronger after a fire. Nature's weedkiller and fertiliser in one.

[Margo]

I love them myself

[Sue Cooper]

A great capture and interesting to read about the black boy and I do see that he’s looking back at David 😁.

[Valerie Chesney]

I so like these & this is a beauty, they do seem to be looking at each other.

[Dione Giorgio]

Wow, looking back at David. The face is very clear to me. Beautiful shot. I hope black boy will start showing some leaves very soon.

[Suzanne]

Ahh yes I see the face, what a cool find

[Wylie]

gives a good perspective having someone in the shot.

[sally agnew]

Haha, great imagination Babs :)

[Jodie]

Fantastic, I can definitely see the face looking down at him!

[Lou Ann]

This is so interesting. Such an unusual tree!

[Carole Sandford]

Yes, it definitely looks to have a face.

[Henri Russell]

I definitely see black boy looking back at Davif. I hope you will visit again when the forest area has recovered and post pictures. I am amazed these trees can survive the fires.

[Gosia]

Good capture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, very interesting.

[gloria jones]

Yes I see the profile. Great capture and interesting info on this tree

[Merrelyn]

Looks they're having a conversation :)

[KWind]

Wow... so unique! Great capture.

[Pam Knowler]

I see a little face at the top so I can see that are having a good chat!! LOL!!

[carol white]

A super capture

[Margaret Brown]

Super capture and info, well spotted face!!

[Islandgirl]

Yes I see the profile............cool shot Babs!

[Angela]

Interesting. great to see David again- hi there!

[Pyrrhula]

Great capture telling a sad story.

[bkb in the city]

Very interesting

[Taffy]

Well spotted -- even if after the fact.

[Babs]

@fbailey @golftragic @ludwigsdiana @beryl @casablanca @777margo @susiemc @happysnaps @suzanne234 @pusspup @hermann @jodies @louannwarren @carole_sandford @henrir @gosia @mittens @kwind @pamknowler @carolmw @craftymeg @radiogirl @angelar @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @taffy Sorry for the late group reply, but I have been out all day again. Such a busy life.
They do look as though they are having a conversation don't they. I think the black boy is saying 'good heavens that was a wild fire'

@sangwann They don't have leaves Dione, they look exactly like this when they grow back just with grass growing out of the top.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Yes, I do and think it makes the shot!

[Jane Morley]

Yes the tree is definitely looking at Dave! Love it's topknot. The picture looks really good on black. It brings out all the colours. Fav.