The Daily Post Photo Challenge topic this week is Growth. I decided on a literal approach.
I find tree burls fascinating; although they are considered a “wart” or “deformity” on a tree, they also make that tree unique. The wood from the burl of a tree is often used to create art (here’s an example). Examining a tree with a burl can be a fun imaginative exercise like looking at clouds.
In the spring I photographed this tree in a graveyard because the shape of the burl made me see a raised fist. The “thumb” is missing because unfortunately when I took the photo, I got so excited I ended up with a double exposure on the right side of the picture. I cropped off the double exposure, but I think you can still see the “curled fingers.”
I went back a month later and I couldn’t recapture what I saw the first time. It was a different time of day; the light was different. I couldn’t get the same angle.
Now there were leaves growing on the tree. The mood was very different. But I still found the burl fascinating.
Lovely touch! 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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I love burls – and the artisans who make lovely crafts from them – as well!
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I have a friend who paints and she did a series of paintings of trees with burls…
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I’ve seen some wonderful wood burl bowls, and a friend set a small clock in a slice of burl for us – quite beautiful. The irregularities make them a wonderful subject in so many ways!
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The burls do give trees very interesting shapes. Nice post.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I am a wood turner and would pay for a burl. The grain and bark deposits inside are chaotic and beautiful.
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Brett,
I’ve seen bowls made from burls and they are quite beautiful!
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Send me a burl and I’ll make you one 🙂
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Beautiful post!
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Thank you! 🙂
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