Monday, October 24, 2011

Character Lines

I find beauty in a woodpile.
Is that strange?
On this morning, I was drawn by the light playing on the wood


and by the different textures.


These were all sections of oak


but all so unique


worn by time and weather.


Just like us... humans... touched by time...


gathering our own textures and character lines,



becoming more unique and beautiful, inside and out, with every passing year.

It is the common wonder of all men, how among so many millions of faces, there should be none alike. 

~Thomas Brown, Religio Medici
Posted by Barbara at 9:21 AM
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24 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlOctober 24, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    oh, to age as gracefully... :)

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  2. ReenaOctober 24, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I loved all these shots ... wood has so much character and story!

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  3. Dawning InspirationOctober 24, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Nope! Not strange at all... I'm drawn to it too - as most photog's would be!!

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  4. God's Little PeopleOctober 24, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Oh Barbara, me too - it's amazing the beauty you can find in wood. Last time I captured some close-ups of wood I thought people would think me crazy and not really be able to see what was so special about it. Your images are really beautiful! And yes, what a wonderous quote.
    xo

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  5. Lisa GordonOctober 24, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    You could not have chosen a more perfect title for this series Barbara. They are wonderful and the detail you have captured is fantastic!

    Thank you so much for sharing these today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a great evening!

    lisa.

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  6. Kim, USAOctober 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Cool pictures!

    Blue Water Bridge

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  7. ShonEjaiOctober 24, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Very nice photos!

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  8. Liz WhiteOctober 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I agree with all the others...I find beauty in all of God's creation! Great photos...thanks for sharing!

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  9. Pierre BOYEROctober 25, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Very nice serie...
    Regards from France,

    Pierre

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  10. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Wood is fascinating and beautiful. And there is nothing more lovely than a tree.

    Fabulous shots!

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  11. Gail DixonOctober 25, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Oh, I agree! I love trees and wood. I love this line you wrote: "Just like us... humans... touched by time..."

    Beautiful.

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  12. PatOctober 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Lovely post!

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  13. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    No, it's not strange. They are beautiful! Wonderful wildlife havens and beautiful photographs :)

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  14. CatherineOctober 25, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Truly nature has some of the most interesting and unique characteristics doesn't it? It makes for beautiful photos to be sure. Fantastic Barbara!
    xo Catherine

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  15. HilaryOctober 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Beautiful.. I love that first one, especially.

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  16. christinaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    such amazing light in these photos!
    xo

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  17. Charlotte WilsonOctober 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Barbara,
    Thanks for sharing the delights of nature in trees.
    And thank you for your kind words on my blog yesterday!

    ♥Charlotte

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  18. bethOctober 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    oh i love me a good wood pile too.....i love the textures and color....yum !

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  19. urban muserOctober 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    definitely not strange to find beauty in the everyday. these are lovely shots with such great natural textures. thanks for stopping by mortal muses today!

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  20. Kerri FarleyOctober 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Such beauty found in the woodpile....... And in your words.

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  21. CiCiOctober 27, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I so like that phrase "character lines".

    You found some great examples in your photos too.

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  22. Cool MathOctober 28, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Nice picture and enjoying comments too!!

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  23. TorunnOctober 29, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    great year rings in different trees and beautiful textures.

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  24. larkswingNovember 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Not strange at all! Love your wood shots. I have some trees that are in the que for next week.

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