Scribbly Gum

I haven't been doing the abstract theme this month, but when I saw scribbly gum trees on my walk a few days ago I thought I would take some pictures and post the tree bark as an abstract shot.

Scribbly gum trees are one of my favourite trees, the bark is always so interesting.

The zigzag tracks are tunnels made by the larvae of the scribbly gum moth

[Issi Bannerman]

How lovely! And interesting. Lots of stories amongst those scribbles.

[Clare Gadsby]

love the variety in thicknesses - wonderful

[Casablanca]

It's like nature's graffiti! What a wonderful thing. Never saw this before, I love it.

[Diana]

This is so amazing, I have not seen any here. those patterns are something else.

[eDorre]

Very cool!

[haskar]

Beautiful capture.

[Lesley]

How interesting and lovely.

[Kathy A]

Nice bark, nice abstract

[Maggiemae]

Obviously natural scribbling! Incroyable!

[Peter]

Lovely patterns Babs fits the theme well :)

[Susan Wakely]

Fascinating. Great shot.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

ooooh I do like these, we don't get them this far north

[Yao RL]

There is really scribbly gum trees? what a magic in nature.

[Monique]

Wonderful abstract

[Margo]

I love these scribbly gum trees Quite a few up here!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Never heard of these, fascinating!

[Valerie Chesney]

my very favourite gum tree. Beautiful capture.

[Sally Ings]

Such cool patterns. I had not heard of a scribbly gum before.

[Wylie]

a gorgeous bit of bark, I almost thought I had brought up one of my own photos here!

[Lou Ann]

Just amazing really. It makes a lovely abstract.

[Catherine P]

love all those different shapes

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice find!

[Kate]

Looks like it’s a smooth bark tree. The “scribbles” are fascinating

[Ingrid]

Great abstract! And thank you for explaining what the "scribbles" are!

[Dione Giorgio]

Great abstract. well spotted and captured.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, very cool, and makes for a great abstract.

[Santina]

fabulous, I had never seen it, I am always amazed at what nature can do

[Fisher Family]

How interesting, and what an attractive abstract they make!

Ian

[Merrelyn]

Ooh I do like your scribbly bark shots Babs :)

[Pam]

I could stare at this all day. What wonderful diversions!!

[Peter Dulis]

Fabulous capture

[carol white]

A super abstract effect

[Patricia McPhail]

Works perfectly!

[Ann Williams]

Fascinating to look at and a great abstract.

[Margaret Brown]

Great patterning and capture

[Pat Knowles]

Isn’t that beautiful...such natural but pretty squiggles!

[Lois]

Very interesting bark!

[Denise Wood]

Love these natural abstract gums :)

[Pyrrhula]

Fascineting tree bark and a great capture and use.

[bkb in the city]

Great find and shot

[Beryl Lloyd]

Fascinating tree bark - I knew this would be yours !

[Ann H. LeFevre]

This bark always looks like the doodles of an artist to me. Good one for an abstract.

[Leslie]

A very interesting tree . Does the moth harm the tree?

[Marnie]

Fascinating scribbles Babs.

[Babs]

@jamibann @pistache @casablanca @ludwigsdiana @edorreandresen @haskar @tinley23 @kjarn @maggiemae @pcoulson @wakelys @momamo @777margo @aikiuser @happysnaps @salza @pusspup @louannwarren @cmp @dutchothotmailcom @ingrid01 @sangwann @mittens @santina @fishers @merrelyn @brokenbird @pdulis @carolmw @selkie @flowerfairyann @craftymeg @happypat @loweygrace @gilbertwood @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @beryl @olivetreeann @golftragic They are one of my favourite trees, each tree has its own unique scribbles. In this area where I took the photo there are about 15 scribbly gums, so I was spoilt for choice and had to pick a favourite. I decided to chose one that had lots of scribbles just to show how busy the larvae are.

@koalagardens I didn't realize you didn't get them were you are.

@yaorenliu Yes there really is a scribbly gum tree. It is a variety of eucalyptus

@k9photo The bark sheds from time to time and leaves the lovely smooth exterior

@lesip No it doesn't harm the tree.

[KWind]

Very cool!!

[Mave]

Fascinating

[Lil H]

Cool capture!

[Hazel]

Scribbly artistic!

[Sue Cooper]

This is such a perfect name for this tree.