The incredible trees of Socotra Islands, Yemen


	The incredible trees of Socotra Islands, Yemen

JohnWaterman

8-9-2008 6:30 PM

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8-9-2008 11:46 PM

merrie

What a foreboding landscape, no wonder the trees are so
unusual.

8-9-2008 11:49 PM

tanyamm

They look like alien creatures. almost.

8-10-2008 1:31 AM

The REAL Napster

Looks like a place where Roger Dean- longtime artist (esp for Yes album covers) might have derived some inspiration. Very neat!

8-10-2008 5:52 AM

Silkweaver

What a fascinating demonstration of nature's creativity.

8-10-2008 10:24 AM

valann 47

Oh wow, they are wonderful.

8-10-2008 11:40 AM

silvanaraihane

wow they are almost like 'fungus' trees

8-11-2008 6:40 AM

Step2User

wOW

8-11-2008 1:14 PM

minority-builders-sc

I cannot believe I have lived life on this planet for over 4 decades and only now am seeing these marvelous sights. I have never seen or even heard of these wonderful species of trees and wildly unique landscapes until today.

Thank you for the wonderful Clip. Keep sharing the magnificent treasures of our Earth and its' people with us! Bravo. - very cool.

8-15-2008 10:17 AM

tanjazaric

unusual and amazing!

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