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Photo Info
| Uploaded | March 27, 2011 |
| Taken | January 14, 2008 |
| Make | Eastman Kodak Company |
| Model | KODAK EASYSHARE C913 DIGITAL CAMERA |
| Exposure | 1/200 sec at f/2.7 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 6 mm |
| ISO | 64 |
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Giant timber bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus), one of the largest species of bamboo. Many bamboos only flower at intervals as long as 60 or 120 years.
Bamboo's long life makes it a Chinese symbol of longevity, while in India it is a symbol of friendship. The rarity of its blossoming has led to the flowers' being regarded as a sign of impending famine. This may be due to rats feeding upon the profusion of flowers, then multiplying and destroying a large part of the local food supply. The most recent flowering began in May 2006. Bamboo is said to bloom in this manner only about every 50 years (FAO) 'gregarious' species
13 responses
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Andy Kong said (27 Mar 2011):
Beautiful strong bamboo, and a well composed shot
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Richard Knight gave props (27 Mar 2011):
Nice shot, nice story.
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Jessica Hill (Deleted) gave props (27 Mar 2011):
lovely!
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dp * gave props (27 Mar 2011):
Wonderful
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Debbie Smartt gave props (27 Mar 2011):
Wow!
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Donald Garrett gave props (27 Mar 2011):
This is truly amazing! Thanks for posting the information also
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Syble Brabham said (27 Mar 2011):
Then why can`t I get mine to grow? it just sits there. nice shot tho` o.k. maybe I haven`t lived long enough:)
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Regenia Brabham gave props (28 Mar 2011):
Thank you for the lesson. I have a skinny version that I cut back the other day. It just multiplies like crazy.
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (28 Mar 2011):
Thanks for the wonderful insight about these lovely stands of bamboo! A beautiful composition, Saroj!
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Susan Kronick (Deleted) said (2 Apr 2011):
Great composition and information.
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Winky Vivas (Deleted) said (9 Apr 2011):
Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful colors, composition, and lighting. I love the narrative too. Outstanding work...
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Debrah Leonard (Deleted) gave props (10 Apr 2011):
We have bamboo in our yard and driveway, but nothing with strong trunks as these. Beautiful shot!
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je suis moi gave props (10 Apr 2011):
I did not know this about bamboo, Giganteus for sure.
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