Eucalyptus leucophloia
All across the Pilbra grows a small twisted eucalypt known as Snappy Gum. So called because the dead branches snap cleanly across the grain when cracked across a rock or log. This makes them ideal for fire wood. The young trees are smooth and graceful, but as they age, develop into fantastic, knotted,twisted shapes. They are great fun to photograph, particularly with a 10mm lens. Here are some of my favorites.
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Splashing Paint 
Just love those gums John. Looking forward to you coming to Yamba again perhaps for a workshop.
Thanks Cathy,
Yes, that Yamba workshop was a lot of fun. It would be good to do it again.
John
Great Photos Good stuff
Tony
Thanks Tony,
Glad you enjoyed the photos
Cheers
John
I want to know why they have all the dead parts and then grow around the dead bit is it fire that causes that ?
Hi Lyn,
I think it’s a survival thing.
During drought limbs are sacrificed to keep the tree alive.