Ready Kearsarge the texture of bark

the texture of bark

I love how the growth of this tree tells a story of persistence against the wind

I watched these conks grow from small stubs to what you see here

There is a stream that flows through a marsh where I often walk

Too bad we cant harness the energy from the leaves blown by wind

Ready Kearsarge the texture of barkA standing dead tree in a wetland is not the end. Snags provide perches for hunting birds, a scaffold for heron nest building, nesting cavities for wood ducks and owls, and foraging sites for woodpeckers working the softening wood. This snag stands ready for its second life. 12x36" Original Artwork Paper Maps & Ink on Cradled Board w Wood Floater Frame