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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. Thank you for viewing, commenting, and favs, Sig...

Comments (39)


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myrrhluz

1:22AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Beautiful capture! Very interesting about the use of the trees as drums.

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bazza

1:22AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Very lovely jungle scene, and interesting info on theres trees, superb work

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Dreamingbee

1:36AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

wonderful trees!

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renecyberdoc

1:43AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

amazing trees.nice info as well.

thevolunteer

1:53AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

I just love the shape of the roots on these trees. Lots of character. Nice shot Sig. Aloha

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Faemike55

2:18AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Fascinating shot and information! thank you for sharing both!

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jeroni

2:52AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Excellent work and perfect realisation

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lyron

3:20AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Wonderful shot!!

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carlx

3:22AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Wonderful vegetation!!!

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shadownet

3:53AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Interesting factoids on the trees. Nice capture as well.

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Hendesse

4:09AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Beautiful and interesting shot.

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Alz2008

4:21AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Wonderful capture, excellent well done..

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gaius

4:56AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Here we are...in the jungle. Great photo which invites us to go to Moorea !!!

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farmerC

5:07AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

wonderful work.

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Buffalo1

5:38AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Lovely view of native trees in a pacific paradise.

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fredster66

7:12AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Nicely seen.... great job.

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casmindo

8:09AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Nice shot Sig

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Alex_Antonov

8:58AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Beautiful work!

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timtripp

10:15AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

how gorgeous!

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virginiese

10:34AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

what a lush vegetation ! Nice capture and thanks for the information !

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annie5

11:06AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Thanks for this capture and the info! Interesting picture Sig :)

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auntietk

11:18AM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Beautiful trees, and that's quite interesting about the drum-like quality. Thanks for the information!

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debbielove

12:28PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Beautiful shot and great information.. Things you learn! Rob...

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Minda

1:00PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

ohhh this is Beautiful shot sig!!

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pspworkshop

1:59PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Very beautiful work my friend!

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jocko500

3:09PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

never saw something like this. wonderful shot

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sandra46

4:23PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

great shot!

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orig_buggy

5:28PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

Great photo!!!

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npauling

8:07PM | Sun, 06 September 2009

These trees sound rather facinating and they look great too.

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ledwolorz

12:52AM | Mon, 07 September 2009

Beautiful trees.Fantastic photo.

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Photograph Details
F Numberf/3.5
MakeNIKON
ModelCOOLPIX S560
Shutter Speed10/620
ISO Speed138
Focal Length6

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