"A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees." - William Blake
In honor of #treetuesday as it has been proclaimed to be by @old-guy-photos, I thought I would show you my interpretation of a tree I discovered the other day. This is a series of photos that I took / concocted but in the reverse order of their inception. Let's take a look, shall we?
This is a pattern I created from my photo of the base of this tree. There was so much going on in this one little section...knurls, color variations, thin layers of bark, etc. This design is in its purest form possible meaning I didn't edit the colors or do any tweaking in Photoshop. It's all tree! Look at that strong geometry that emerged, especially those two diamonds in the center. How fantastic is that?!
Here's another yummy variation. I am wondering which of the two you prefer? Feel free to leave me a comment below.
Here is photo that was the origin of my designs. I really love what I do! It's like discovering the essence that was lying just below the surface.
I showed you the bottom of the tree so I thought the top deserved equal time. It was actually the smoothness of the bark that first attracted me. It looks almost like skin. I have no idea what kind of tree this is so, if anyone does, I would love to know.
Winter and summer encapsulated in one shot.
If you have followed me for any length of time, you know that I create these patterns from many things, water, bicycles, mushrooms (click on the links below to see more). It is fascinating to me what I find now that I have learned to see beyond the obvious.
Color Challenge - Friday Blue Part Deux - The Brisker Dip, The Harder I Fall
Mushroom Fest Continues - Making Art on My Smartphone
Waiting for a Ride
Oh these are really amazing! My fav is the 2 diamonds on top!
Thank you! It is really exciting to see the shapes that get created in these kaleidoscopic creations. Glad you liked them!!!
I have always been fascinated by the patterns of trees.
What adventures and secrets must be etched within their rings, if only we had the wisdom to read their hidden meaning.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Me too. Trees speak to me somehow. I have a feeling you understand that.
My pleasure to share and thank YOU for your wonderful comment!
@samanthajbarnes love this.
It reminded me how much I enjoyed finding out how the structure of individual herbs relates to their healing capacities.
Thank you so much! Nature is amazing isn't it?...even the parts that aren't visible to the eye.
Wow @samanthajbarnes! This is so cool! You truly turned your tree into art! Following for more. Howdy fellow SteemUsa-er😊
Thanks! The tree was already art...I just dug a little deeper and found another layer. ;)
Followed you back. We are SteemUsa-ers and neighbors too! We should have a So Cal Steemit get together!
Really? Wow! Where exactly are you? I am in Pasadena. Love the SoCal Steemit get together concept!
I am in Northridge for the time being but I am in Azusa quite a bit. My son goes to school there.
Oh wow! That's quite a commute! Yep, looks like you pass by Pasadena when going from A to B. Well, let me know if you ever want to make a pit stop in Pasadena to meet up for a "micro Steemfest" :)
My son goes to Azusa Pacific - lives near the campus so it's more like occasional visits from me is what I meant. A pit stop would be great! I will let you know the next time I will be in your neck of the woods.
Ok, great! :)
Dope Artwork!!! I would definitely frame the first three pictures.
Thank you so much! You obviously have good, earthy taste!!! ;)