Bark

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Perhaps it is inevitable that my attention in winter would be drawn to the barren trees, devoid of distracting leaves and even branches, the trunks of trees quite bare, revealing, simply, bark. I decided to bear witness to those that share the spaces I occupy in my daily life. Here they are, their varied beauty, a story recorded, yet untold, in each, logged and duly admired.

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I hope you enjoyed this lovely journey.

Love and end of winter blessings,
Kathryn xoxo

Book News: Interested readers will find an excerpt from Plant Whatever Brings You Joy: Blessed Wisdom from the Garden in the spring issue of the Maine art quarterly Stone Voices, and also in next issue of GreenWoman Magazine!

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Posted on February 24th, 2014 by Kathryn
Filed under: Plants

12 Responses to “Bark”

  1. Antonia, on February 24th, 2014 at 7:11 pm Said:

    Wow! Spectacular! I love bark, as well. It’s always held its own beauty and mystic- the varied colors, textures, knots- all holding their own stories. Lovely post, mom!

    Love you,
    Antonia
    xoxo

  2. Kathryn, on February 24th, 2014 at 9:33 pm Said:

    Thanks, Antonia! It was a fun post to shoot! Glad you like it! Love, Mom xoxo

  3. Julie Rice, on February 25th, 2014 at 12:35 pm Said:

    Identifications please? some look familiar but I don’t know western species and anything ordimental may or may not be familiar as you are in another zone. Great pictures. I planted river birtch in the front to have something beautiful to look at in winter. Their bark is spectacular.
    cousin Julie

  4. marlene alves, on February 25th, 2014 at 1:35 pm Said:

    As usual, kathryn, enjoy your very unique perspective (& photos). TY!!

  5. Kathryn, on February 25th, 2014 at 4:49 pm Said:

    Julie, I know a few of them, but I was really focused on how they looked and the stories they told me. The really skinny one is an ancient cherry tree. The last one is a very very old bay laurel. There might be a maple in there. That’s probably as much IDing as is gonna happen here. 🙂 I don’t know river birch, but glad you have to watch. Love, Kathryn xoxo

  6. Alice, on February 25th, 2014 at 4:49 pm Said:

    You are so observant and such a terrific photographer. Really enjoy!

  7. Kathryn, on February 25th, 2014 at 4:49 pm Said:

    Hi, Marlene, Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed! Kathryn xoxo

  8. Kathryn, on February 26th, 2014 at 8:29 am Said:

    Alice, thank you so very much for your kind words. So appreciated! Kathryn xoxo

  9. Sandra Knauf, on February 27th, 2014 at 7:21 pm Said:

    GORGEOUS photography! Thank you so much for sharing.

  10. Kathryn, on February 28th, 2014 at 8:55 am Said:

    Hi, Sandra, and welcome and thank you! Kathryn xoxo

  11. C Davis, on March 25th, 2014 at 9:04 am Said:

    Haiku for Kathryn

    Bark: texture, color
    Protecting something special
    Hug a tree today!

  12. Kathryn, on March 25th, 2014 at 9:43 am Said:

    Good morning, C Davis, and thank you so much for that lovely haiku! What a lovely surprise. 🙂 Kathryn xoxo

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