One of my favorite subjects to photograph (particularly when I can’t find anything to photograph) is tree bark.  I think trees have a lot of character that we otherwise overlook, and photographing tree bark is an awesome way to capture the individuality of a particular tree, as well as develop your eye looking for interesting compositions.

There are a couple sycamore trees in the school field behind my house that I had been meaning to photograph for a while, so I finally stopped by on my way back from a bike ride and did just that.  This particular tree had plenty of interesting patterns in its peeling bark, like this one, which reminds me of the Chinese ying-yang symbol.

Techs: Canon 1D Mark II N and Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro.  To order this print, purchase stock rights, or view other photos I have for sale, please visit my website at www.karipost.com.