This is a bit of an abstract post, in that it could be perceived to be a rather dull topic. Recently we went up to the NSW Central Coast again for my Mother’s 60th birthday, and we took the opportunity to show the rest of the family the Crommelin Native Arboretum (or as my son – AKA “The Pok” – calls it: “the jungle”). It was a bit overgrown this time round but with all the recent rainfall it was very green. This time around I noticed the large variety of tree types, and it is most evident in the beauty of their bark. This is nature painting the most beautiful textures. I am not a rabid conservationist, but I would like to see people appreciate the natural beauty of our native flora more… and it is beautiful.

Tearing away –

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Mottled cuts –

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Grey crackling –

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Burnt ribs –

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Shotgun scars –

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Vertical rips –

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Lunar landscape –

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A wooden face –

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Bleeding bark –

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A mossy canvas –

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