Natural processes create a seemingly infinite variety of abstract patterns in and on the bark of the Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Southwest Oregon’s signature tree. So, from the heated, sweaty embrace of high summer, here are more selected images from the bark of these endlessly fascinating trees.
BOOTS on the TRAIL 
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nice pictures
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I also have a thing for bark so I understand completely. 😁
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Thanks! I have to fight the temptation of replace all the hiking photos with bark photos. 😉
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Gorgeous bark photos!
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Thanks! There has been talk of doing a calendar.
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Thank you!
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Super cool! I could see these in a photo collage in someone’s living room. I love the colors.
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Beautiful.
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