Baobab and its watchman, a photo from Tambacounda, East

Photographer's Note

On my yesterday picture, the baobab maybe didn't seem so big. I hope that here on the upper photo it looks huge. There are some tourists around - I was on organized tour. As the baobabs are sacred, there is a watchman who sits there the whole day. You can see him in the lower picture. The guy in the white shirt was our local guide. He spoke English (the official language in Gambia), French (official in Senegal) and also two Senegalese languages - Mandinka and Wolof.

Senegal is a multilingual country: Ethnologue lists 36 languages, Wolof being the most widely spoken language.French, which was inherited from the colonial era, is the official language of Senegal. It is used by the administration and understood by about 1520% of all males and about 12% of all women. So it is very important that the kids go to school.
The girl in the blue shirt has baobab fruit in her hand (you can see the fruits also on the tree).

Two big photos when you look at beta.

bukitgolfb301, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, pajaran, snunney, Ilonka1974, ikeharel, jhm, alvaraalto, alvaraalto, GyurMaster, jean113, ChrisJ, PaulVDV, adramad, cornejo, mcmtanyel oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2018-12-12 20:38

Hi dear Malgo, a great world traveler How are you?

Wow there are baobab tress in Senegal too! I just knew.
I am surprised again as there is a watchman at the foot of trees. But for me Species are a little different from Madagascal's ones. Anyway great journey shot, and lookinf forwward to seeing another interesting shots from you.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

ifege (49505) 2018-12-12 21:31

A great pair of photos Malgo!
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (117850) 2018-12-12 23:01

Hello dea Malgorzata and have a nice time
and a happy new day
wow!!!fantastic photo with great movement
it seems like a sceney from a movie film
welldone
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148292) 2018-12-12 23:22

Hi Malgo,
Well presented this sacred baobab, well composed your two views with people and guide, interesting note too, tfs.

lousat (140026) 2018-12-13 1:19

Ciao Malgo,typical scene around the sacred baobab,with the local guide talking about the tree history and collecting money from tourists,and a lot of childs around looking for a sweet or a coin. Beautiful collage well done as Always. Interesting note about the different languages,i know somw bad words in wolof because i have some customer from Senegal that teach me...ehehe..have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (103660) 2018-12-13 1:30

Hello Malgo,
Two interesting photos of the wonderful tree and the excitement surrounding the visitors. Both are very sharp and well exposed and the colours are carefully saturated. I often noted in West Africa that many people could speak four or five languages: the colonial, the local official, the very local unofficial and the regional language. And maybe another European language and another local. I was very impressed. How many Europeans could match that?
Kind regards,
Gert

notrap (7812) 2018-12-13 1:57

Hello Malgo,
so much details to see in both pictures! Really impressing, the size of this tree. And the watchman in his dignity with the warm european cap!
Kind regards,
Elvira

snunney (130967) 2018-12-13 2:10

Hello Malgo,
Two great pictures featuring a giant baobab tree. Interesting set of characters in the bottom image. The watchman looks as if he is in need of a new set of clothes, presumably the job does not pay well.

Ilonka1974 (10307) 2018-12-13 2:14

Czesc Malgorzata,
Fantastyczny obraz przedstawiajace imponujace,charakterystyczne drzewo afryki.
Niewiedzialem ze Baobab rodzi tak duze owoc.
Bardzo dobra prezentacja.
Pozdrawiam
Janusz

jhm (211738) 2018-12-13 4:35

Hello Malgo,

Two wonderful pictures with the big tree and different people around the area.
With nice depth and perspeective.
A wonderful panorama view about the area.
An excellent composition, also lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2018-12-13 6:33

Ciao Malgo,

C'est trčs bien de laisser cet homme dans le cadre supérieur. Il offre une trčs bonne relation dimensionnelle avec cet arbre absolument spectaculaire et qui semble attirer beaucoup ŕ ses pieds.

Amicalement

Serge

alvaraalto (42842) 2018-12-13 7:40

Hello Malgo,
This giant tree is called "Monkey bread tree" in Dutch, which literally means Monkeybread tree.
Two beautiful photographs that show how modern tourists visit this area.
Well done!
Have a nice day. Groet Rob

GyurMaster (25045) 2018-12-13 11:12

Dear Malgo,

Its a nice composition collage with the tree and the people on the photos.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jean113 (28311) 2018-12-13 12:46

Hello Malgo, two very interesting shots especially when viewed alongside your notes.
The baobab tree is enormous, what an amazing shape.
A shot of daily life, excellent.
Regards Jean.

Tue (93504) 2018-12-13 14:20

Hello Malgo,
The tree certainly is huge and must be very old. The inclusion of the other photographer was very good as it shows the scale even better. The watchman and the many people around him also make a great photo and you put the two very well together here.
Lars

ChrisJ (172436) 2018-12-13 22:10

Hi Malgo,

A nice duo shot of the the big baobab tree and its protector. If you ever get to Derby in north western Australia, this boab tree was once used as a prison!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/BoabPrisonTree.jpg

Tfs!

mesutilgim (0) 2018-12-14 0:22

Hello Malgo,
Another perfect picturepack from Senegal in your gallery.
Specially the first one with this gigantic boabab is really a topclass and educating entry.
Both taken with good pov and sharpness. Many usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

carlo62 (81265) 2018-12-15 0:02

Ciao Malgo
che albero magnifico, mi piacerebbe vederlo dal vivo, č straordinario.
Bellissima condivisione.
Buon we
Carlo

PaulVDV (63496) 2018-12-16 4:59

Hello Malgo,
The baobab looked huge on the other picture too :)
Your note is very interesting. It's almost hard to believe that someone has to watch the tree all day long. What happens at night?
This brings me to the question: are there many baobabs in Senegal? If so, this tree makes for a great employment.
I'm also surprised about the low percentages of the population who speak French. If I understand correctly, a traveler who speaks French can only talk to a few people and almost never to a woman ...
Best regards, Paul

adramad (73478) 2018-12-17 12:25

Hi, Malgo.
Impressive this huge baobab, is the first time I see them of this spice, more accustomed to the variety of Madagascar, with a huge trunk smooth, this has many huge arms and branches, must have more than a thousand years, nice scene with children .
Good color to highlight the details.
Magnificent management of brightness and sharpness.
Very well done. I like it.
Have a good week.
Very best regards.
Luis.

jmdias (116547) 2018-12-22 10:53

malgo

an excellent double view of this big baobah, I liked the views showing people around. nice details. it is a magnificent tree.

take care

jorge

cornejo (61504) 2019-01-02 10:53

Hola Malgo, muy buenas fotos de estas interesantes escenas de la vida cotidiana, muy bien captada en estas interesantes imagenes con buena nitidez, luz, color y calidad. Un estupendo trabajo perfectamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amiga mia. Gracias por compartir este interesante trabajo.

Buena noche y feliz resto de semana.
Todo lo mejor desde el sur de Espańa.
Angel.

mcmtanyel (69284) 2019-01-04 21:53

Hello Malgo,
This is a fine collage of two photos involving the sacred baobab tree. The upper photo shows the immense size of its trunk. The lower photo shows how important this tree is to the culture. I appreciate the inclusion of another whole baobab in the lower photo.
Regards,
MT