Mape by junge1
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Description
These Mape, or Polynesian Chestnut Trees, are standing at the site of the Ahu-O-Mahine Marae at the base of Mt. Tohiea (1207m) in the Opunohu Valley, Moorea.
The trunk and root complex of these trees grow in fanning wings which are often covered with green moss.
Historically the natives would use the wings of the trunk as drums, by hitting it with a rock. The sound produced has a sharp, cracking quality of great volume causing echoes that could be heard over a great distance.
This picture was taken on 14 August 2009.
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Comments (39)
Beautiful capture! Very interesting about the use of the trees as drums.
Very lovely jungle scene, and interesting info on theres trees, superb work
wonderful trees!
amazing trees.nice info as well.
I just love the shape of the roots on these trees. Lots of character. Nice shot Sig. Aloha
Fascinating shot and information! thank you for sharing both!
Excellent work and perfect realisation
Wonderful shot!!
Wonderful vegetation!!!
Interesting factoids on the trees. Nice capture as well.
Beautiful and interesting shot.
Wonderful capture, excellent well done..
Here we are...in the jungle. Great photo which invites us to go to Moorea !!!
wonderful work.
Lovely view of native trees in a pacific paradise.
Nicely seen.... great job.
Nice shot Sig
Beautiful work!
how gorgeous!
what a lush vegetation ! Nice capture and thanks for the information !
Thanks for this capture and the info! Interesting picture Sig :)
Beautiful trees, and that's quite interesting about the drum-like quality. Thanks for the information!
Beautiful shot and great information.. Things you learn! Rob...
ohhh this is Beautiful shot sig!!
Very beautiful work my friend!
never saw something like this. wonderful shot
great shot!
Great photo!!!
These trees sound rather facinating and they look great too.
Beautiful trees.Fantastic photo.