Beauty remains in nature, sun, freedom and yourself. If you just look for it, you discover yourself and God, you will stand out. –Anne Frank
My guys and I rediscovered the treasures above in the backyard a windy afternoon two weeks ago. The top photo features the remains of a log that once held a heart in its center. The log in the bottom photo has been home to many tiny creatures over the years, and though it appears to be reaching its last days, it is still an incredible work of art.
If we “just look for it,” we will discover there is extraordinary beauty in the “remains” of trees.
I am joining Parul Thakur for #ThursdayTreeLove every second and fourth Thursday of the month. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to her latest #treelove post.
Pics and Posts 
I see the beauty in these patterns, the rich texture, so well revealed by your insight. The crevice in the bottom log reminds me of a black hole full of possibilities.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m going to keep watching it. We’ll discover the possibilities together. Hugs…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hugs. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
That stump may still have a few years to be a home for small creatures. I have dug out stumps and logs for garden soil and found plenty of lizards and salamanders using the compost as a burrow.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cool! I’ll continue watching it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful shots 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Textures of trees are one of my favorite topics to photography. They are powerful and meaningful. Thanks for sharing these patterns, Chandra.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And you do it all so expertly. Thanks for reading and enjoying, Louise!
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOVE these trees 🙂 That stump is gorgeous, all those colors, and the texture in the first just pulls me in. Thanks for sharing your tree loves with us 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for enjoying, Sheila!!!
LikeLike
Fantastic pictures. You have a real gift. Thanks for sharing it with us.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are too kind! Thank YOU!
LikeLike
Chandra, you are so right, I do so agree. There is incredible beauty in trees in all stages.
Your pictures prove it wonderfully.
Miriam
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for the affirmation and the compliment. Hugs…
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is beautiful! Love your photos. I might take part myself. x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, please do! You will enjoy participating. Thanks for loving the photos!
LikeLike
I love the patterns. And they are never the same, Unique and all beautiful in their own way. Thanks for joining, Chandra. Your pictures are always so beautiful and bring out a story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so kind. Thank you!
LikeLike
Beuty lurks in the most unexpected places. These pictures are stunning even though the trees are ‘dead’
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agreed! Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing! It takes a special vision to notice these details!! Thanks for sharing this beauty!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for appreciating the tree (parts). 🙂
LikeLike