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Journey to the Underworld
Journey to the Underworld by @Thorvald (El Thorvaldo)

This stubborn tree, named Te Aroha, marks the entrance to the Maori underworld. Spirits climb its roots like a staircase into the water and back to Hawaiki. The tree is an ancient species of pohutukawa known as kahiki, and has never been seen to flower.

Original photo taken May 2014. Submitted to DeviantArt June 2014.

UPDATE 16-6-23: Posted the wrong photo. :^D Image will be updated once file replacements are reimplemented.
UPDATE 2-9-23: Replaced with correct photo.

Category:
Photography - Nature
Rating:
Everyone
Class:
Finished Work
Submitted:
1y161d ago
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Te Aroha pohutukawa kahiki tree Maori culture Te Rerenga Wairua Cape Reinga New Zealand
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