One of the many trees on the grounds of the Gateway Arch in St Louis Missouri, this specimen stands apart. But ah, what great texture.
One of the many trees on the grounds of the Gateway Arch in St Louis Missouri, this specimen stands apart. But ah, what great texture.
You are right Mark. The textures on the bark are super.
Thanks, Len.
I don’t remember seeing that one when I was there a little over a year ago, but it is one of my favorite tress (birch) because of the peeling bark! Very nice!
Hi Jim. I can understand why you may not recognize it. This pic is from about 10 years ago. Things have probably changed a bit since then.
Great shot Mark! Love the detail!
Thanks Rich. Appreciated!
Like how you captured this one. The DOF is great. Strange bark though, right?
Thanks very much. I always like that highly textured tree bark.
yep great textures, nice eye Mark!
Thanks, Jim.
Love the selective focus and textures on the tree.
Thanks Steven.
Lovely processing and composition Mark.
Thanks Edith.
Nice grab on this shot, Mark. I really like those trees with peeling bark. Not sure which species this is, there are several, some called paper bark.
In any case, really nice detail and focus on this.
Thanks, Jimi. I’m not sure either but I still think it’s pretty cool.
Great spot, Mark! Paper bark birch always make interesting subjects, especially when surrounded by more normally barked trees to provide the contrast.
It’s nice to know what type of tree that is, Mark. Thanks for that info.