Bark Tales

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“Trees are your best antiques.”

~Alexander Smith

 

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Montezuma Cypress

 

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Sugar Pine

 

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Old Man Joshua Tree

 

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Eucalyptus Glow

 

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Giant Redwood

 

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Monterey Cypress

 

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Palm

 

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Ponderosa Pine

 

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Furrowed

 

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Eucalyptus and Beetle

 

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Caught I

 

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Caught II

 

 

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104 comments ›

  1. boromax
    April 20, 2023 • 9:01 am

    Reblogged this on ~ Trivial Music Silliness ~ and commented:
    Pictures of BARK!

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  2. naturebackin
    January 21, 2023 • 12:23 pm

    Ooh I enjoyed these – getting in so close really does reveal extra texture and the uniqueness of the bark of each species. Walking in forests with tree fundis I have learnt that being able to recognize tree species from the bark can be especially useful when the leaf canopy is high and the foliage of different trees is intertwined. But besides that, as your photos show, the bark patterns can be distinctive works of art.

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  3. Dalo 2013
    December 27, 2022 • 5:49 am

    Such a creative post, Jane. The diversity of bark and the tales it could tell… especially the shot of the Giant Redwood. There is something majestic in everything about Redwoods, and now you’ve shown the bark itself tells its own tale. The eucalyptus glow was the other. I had to pause and wonder about its story as well. Wishing you a great final week of ’22 and look forward to what you bring us in the year ahead. Take care, and Happy Holidays.

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    • Jane Lurie
      January 1, 2023 • 1:09 pm

      Happy you enjoyed these bark studies, Randall. Thanks so much. I really got into the idea of isolating the patterns and colors realizing how unique each type is. And yes, the stories they tell. Hope your travels are going well!

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  4. denisebushphoto
    December 23, 2022 • 12:37 pm

    The variety of design and texture all put together like this is amazing. You’ve created a wonderful set and refreshing way to look at trees. Great work. All my best to you and yours in 2023!

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    • Jane Lurie
      January 1, 2023 • 1:13 pm

      Hi Denise, So glad you enjoyed these– I am pleased with the way the collection hangs together as a theme. I am enjoying seeing how unique the patterns and colors are to each type of tree. Thank you! Happy New Year and I wish you many happy hours with camera in hand. 🙂

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  5. Dina
    December 21, 2022 • 8:19 am

    A wonderful collection, Jane. It looks fabulous! 😊🌿🎄

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  6. My Rollercoaster Journey
    December 21, 2022 • 3:53 am

    Wow 😮 these are amazing!

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  7. Shalkot
    December 19, 2022 • 11:10 am

    @Jane Lurie you have amazing selection and combination of words.great

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  9. bluebrightly
    December 17, 2022 • 10:05 am

    You’ve done what I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – made a very successful post about bark. I have many images keyworded, “bark” in LR but when I look at them, they don’t quite work. These really do! You’d never guess that “Caught I” is my pick but I do really like the way you abstracted the textures and colors of the rest of them, excellent in every way. And trees are the best antiques, who knew? I love that quote! You did a bark post once before, didn’t you? Wonderful series, Jane!

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    • Jane Lurie
      December 19, 2022 • 8:55 am

      Thank you so much, Lynn! I know this theme is right up your alley…or tree. 🙂 I’ve posted bark images in the past but have finally honed my collection focusing on the tighter compositions which I am excited about. The Caught images are fun to give homage to the vibrant leaves and I promise, I found them that way. 🍁Wishing you and Joe a wonderful holiday!

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  10. Jet Eliot
    December 17, 2022 • 8:19 am

    A total delight!! Loved seeing the tree bark up close, Jane, and highlighting the bark without the rest of the tree is impactful. It’s eye-opening how different the bark is for every species. I really appreciated your efforts to identify the tree too, it made a big difference to me. I was pleasantly surprised that I recognized the redwood bark on first sight. Fun to see the caught-leaf photos, too. Although I enjoyed each photo immensely, studied them, I especially liked the Eucalyptus Glow–amazing all the color! Many thanks, Jane.

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    • Jane Lurie
      December 19, 2022 • 8:38 am

      Thanks so much, my nature loving friend. That means a lot. I’ve been working on these for a while and became especially enamored with the tight shots on the trunks. The public gardens here help with identification- kudos for knowing the redwood – that Eucalyptus was such a colorful surprise. Wishing you and Athena a wonderful holiday season!

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  12. Dave Ply
    December 16, 2022 • 4:10 pm

    You’re definitely barking up the right trees. Interesting collection.

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  13. Pratik
    December 16, 2022 • 6:11 am

    Nice photo and really trees are so unique

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  14. Murtagh's Meadow
    December 15, 2022 • 1:00 pm

    Amazingly beautiful

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  15. Rising Star
    December 15, 2022 • 5:08 am

    So beautiful, everyone has its own secrets 💕💕💕

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  16. Eliza Waters
    December 14, 2022 • 3:20 pm

    I KNEW I was going to LOVE this post as soon as I saw the title, Jane. Gorgeous! I smiled through the whole series, you never disappoint. 🙂 💕

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  19. Ronald W Spain
    December 14, 2022 • 7:40 am

    Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. Caught I caught eye. Lovely work, Jane! Hope you guys are well! Merry Christmas!

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  20. Toonsarah
    December 14, 2022 • 7:22 am

    Wonderful idea for a post! Your photos really highlight the variety in bark which is all too often overlooked.

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  21. plaidcamper
    December 14, 2022 • 7:12 am

    A wonderful collection – thanks, Jane!

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  22. Andrew Seal
    December 14, 2022 • 6:59 am

    Oh yes! Each one worthy of MOMA. Eucalyptus Glow ❤️

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  23. sandyroybessandbugzy
    December 14, 2022 • 6:16 am

    Caught my eye. Wonderful.👏x12❣️

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  25. LInda Wyatt
    December 14, 2022 • 4:39 am

    How in the world did u spot that beetle? What an eye for detail!

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  26. Robert Parker
    December 14, 2022 • 3:15 am

    Woof! (“What an interesting collection and well done!”)

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  27. kewtiebird
    December 14, 2022 • 1:57 am

    Love all that bark: so many textures and colors. Beautiful post.

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  28. Mabel Kwong
    December 14, 2022 • 1:50 am

    Really like that quote from Alexander Smith. Wonderful captures, Jane. No tree bark looks the same and you certainly put the spotlight on the detail very well. Each tree bark is so intricate, almost like a puzzle or looking like a maze to the eye. The leafs in the last two really bring out the texture. Hope you are doing well 😊

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  29. Graham Stephen
    December 13, 2022 • 11:59 pm

    terrific textures 👍👌✌

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  30. harrienijland
    December 13, 2022 • 10:53 pm

    Excellent set, Jane! Great idea to present these trees only by the textures of their trunks. The images are almost abstract relief-paintings.. love the colors as well. Beautiful post! 🙂

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  32. tara caribou
    December 13, 2022 • 5:40 pm

    These are wonderful! I love bark textures!

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  35. Heyjude
    December 13, 2022 • 4:48 pm

    I have been observing trees closely recently too, though my photos are no way as good as these.

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  36. petergreyphotography
    December 13, 2022 • 4:38 pm

    That’s beautiful, Jane. Together with the names of the trees those barks are poems of structure and colour.

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  38. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
    December 13, 2022 • 4:07 pm

    You have brought the world of bark into the life of those you see this post. Thank you, Jane!

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  39. 6qsite
    December 13, 2022 • 4:00 pm

    👌🏻📷👍🏻. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Bravo Jane!

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  40. camerapacker
    December 13, 2022 • 3:55 pm

    Eucalyptus Glow, Caught 1 and Caught 2 really caught my eye., nice.

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  43. John
    December 13, 2022 • 3:46 pm

    Amazing and beautiful textures, Jane! Trees have more types of skin than we humans do! ❤️❤️

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  44. Gunta
    December 13, 2022 • 3:39 pm

    Marvelous…. up close and personal. 😉

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