Woof!

Posted by dobbino (Cape Town, South Africa) on 21 September 2009 in Plant & Nature.

Just a selection of different bark used as mulch. Simple photo, nothing spectacular, but I do like the different textures and richness of tones that come through.

To all of you who have contacted me while I have been away over the past two weeks - my sincere appreciation for your concerns. I am virtually 100% again, but my break has also made me re-look the time I allocate to my various interests and activities, and so will be spending a little less time on this wonderful site.

All comments, and especially constructive criticism is truly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time.

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Comments (9)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Hehehe I was sure the title was going to be 'Bark' but you had me on that one!!!! A wonderful textured shot with such great tones!!
Lovely to have you back Rob and to know that you are well:-)
Be nice to see you when you post and don't forget you are still a part of this wonderful family no mater how much time you take off:-)

21 Sep 2009 8:08am

@Linerberry: Thanks for your lovely message - it's good to be back.

Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada

Hey, welcome back my friend !!

cheers
Roman

21 Sep 2009 12:09pm

@Roman: Thanks Roman - really appreciate your comment.

Tammy-Cricket from Somewhere, United States

I can totally understand your thought process. When I was injured...I had so many things going through my head. It is good to walk away from this high tech world and get outside and play again. I am glad you are feeling much better. Welcome back!

Great image as well.

21 Sep 2009 1:32pm

@Tammy-Cricket: Thanks Tammy - lovely comment. Tomorrow I have my first guitar jamming session with a friend after such a long break - and I can't wait! And in between answering comments I have been putting my new songbook together - there's just not enough time to do everything, so choices have to be made.

MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom

Welcome back...the picture is fab...and the textures are lovely.
I'm just glad to see you when you can make it...it an get a bit overwhelming sometimes!

21 Sep 2009 3:04pm

@MrsAmber: Thanks Kate - it's great to be back.

dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States

WELCOME BACK Rob!! :) so good to see you back with us -- and i am even more pleased that you have taken the proper time to recover and relax!! yes -- i hear you about a reallocation of time, as you know, i too have had to shift my priorities which means much less time on this site... but i find the time i do spend on here now is just as rewarding -- yet i can still get other things done too! a happier balance indeed!! beautiful textures and detail in this shot -- i have loved looking at bark as a kid -- many of the playgrounds where i grew up used this type of filler as opposed to gravel or rock.

21 Sep 2009 3:21pm

@dj.tigersprout: Thanks DJ - and for your email - truly much appreciated.

Nicolas from Paris, France

Great texture shot !

21 Sep 2009 4:18pm

@Nicolas: Thanks Nicolas - pleased you like it.

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

Hi Rob good to see you back and a nice simple detail shot to return with. That bark is almost sedimentary. lovely

21 Sep 2009 8:19pm

@grouser: Thanks Grouser - it really is good to be back.

LauraS from Chico, United States

Barky shot!

21 Sep 2009 9:21pm

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

just thinking how stupid I am at times I looked at this on FB and couldn't quite work out why you had titled it woof. now I have read Liners comment I understand and no I am not blonde well not naturally anyway!! LOL
great shot and I love those textures lovely to have you back have missed you

21 Sep 2009 11:57pm

@jamesy: Thanks Debbie - really lovely message.

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