This was taken on my “Neolithic walk” in the forest last week, when the sun came out. I’m back indoors today, no inclination to head out into the murky greyness. I think I’ll light a fire instead, and work on my newsletter for gardeners in Belgium…
Parce qu'une image vaut mille mots
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The Nostalgic Gardener 
Nice swirls. I saw a torso right away in the second. Then I saw the hippo after reading your caption. It’s a very interesting grain with lots of abstract possibilities.
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Ah yes, I see the torso too now! It’s interesting to find out what others see in things. Unusual to find this kind of grain in our mainly (smooth) beech forest.
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Pareidolia in action. 🙂
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I love that first macro shot, and I see the hippo in the second shot too! Great work and eye, Sel!
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Thanks Donna, glad I’m not the only one seeing hippos! 😉
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Your imagination is right, I can also get it out of it. Enjoy the warmth of the fire and good luck with your newsletter.
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Thanks Rudi! Glad you could see it too! I actually have a camera-related question for you, I’ll send you a message via your contact form if that’s ok, just wanted to know your opinion on something…
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It’s beautiful. The detailed photo in particular looks like embroidery. Grey days are too depressing. Hope your newsletter went well!
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Thanks Frogend dweller, I can only agree with you re grey days…we’re looking at a final push of cold/rain/grey then I think we’re due some sunshine. Newsletter work in progress, a nice distraction from my day job! 😉
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Beautiful. I’d love them in my stumpery.
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Thanks Chloris. I’ve heard you mention the stumpery before, I guess it’s an attraction of collective tree stumps?
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