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  1. I love detail shots like this, Earl. I have a portfolio of tree bark shots and they never look abstract to me. They are as natural as trees themselves.

    • I have a number of “bark photos” but I don’t often post one. I guess I feel the interest in them might be limited. Good to know someone else enjoys them as well. Thanks!

  2. I love this style of series—the big picture followed by details. It reminds me how effective the technique is in basic cinematography: the establishing shot, or wide shot, followed by moving into the closer shots and, ultimately, extreme closeups. Of course, as a devoted tree lover, I think tree bark is a wonderful thing to examine up close, and your photo provides so much detail I keep wanting to run my hand over it.

    • Anita, it worked out that way more by happenstance then plan. Oh, I did run my hand over the real thing – great tactile input. :-)

  3. The rough hewn look of the bark on this tree makes an excellent subject for your abstract. Very well done.

  4. It looks weathered and worn. I want to touch it!

  5. What a marvellous image – I love the texture, the details and beautiful warm tones. It almost looks like a rocky landscape viewed from far above.

  6. @Don, @Monte, @Martina….thanks!