Scribbled Abstract is a photograph by Denise Clark which was uploaded on July 21st, 2014.
Scribbled Abstract
The scribbles on scribbly gums are an icon of the Australian bush but until recently very little was known about the cause of these distinctive... more
by Denise Clark
Title
Scribbled Abstract
Artist
Denise Clark
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Photograph
Description
The "scribbles" on scribbly gums are an icon of the Australian bush but until recently very little was known about the cause of these distinctive scribbles. The scribbles appear on the trunks of about 20 species of eucalypt trees. At least 12 species of moth larvae are responsible for the scribbles. The scribbles are caused by moth larvae feeding on photosynthetic tissue just below the epidermal cells in the tree trunk.When the cork cambium starts to produce cork to shed the outer bark it produces scar tissue in response to the feeding of the caterpillar. When it leaves the tree to spin a cocoon at its base, the bark cracks off and exposes the iconic scribbles beneath. As you can see the bark is just starting to peel revealing the markings.
Fascinating to me is that the genus of moth Ogmograptis is part of a southern group of Bucculatricidae once living on the supercontinent Gondwana. So they have had plenty of time to perfect their drawing.
Twenty Percent of all sales will be donated to either Rainforest Rescue or Bush Heritage both of which organisations do valuable work in preserving various eco systems for the future,
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July 21st, 2014
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Comments (32)
Denise Clark
Thank you so much Michele for featuring Scribbled Abstract in your group Philanthropic Artists. I truly appreciate your support.
Denise Clark
Thank you so much Miroslava for featuring Scribbled Abstract in Australia in Pictures. I truly appreciate your support.
Nikolyn McDonald
Lovely natural abstract, perfectly titled - easy to see where these trees get their name. This is one of my two picks of the day in the Best of Minimalism group for July 1. I know you already have a feature on it, but I love it and wanted to let you know - plus it gives you a "point" for member of the half month :)
Denise Clark replied:
Thank you so much Nikolyn. Really appreciated. I did not realise that extra PODS gave you a point for member of the half month. I won't stop PODing in future when the member has already been featured, Really appreciate your support.
Denise Clark
Thank you so much Viva. Really appreciated ...I was really enthralled to think how long these ancient creatures have existed as well.
VIVA Anderson
I'm filled with wonderment at this , Nature's artwork, congrats on your Feature in Best of Minimalism. I love this and all the information,too......fv.......VIVA
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! This simple and essential image has been selected by group members as a Featured Image in the Best of Minimalism group.
Denise Clark replied:
Thank you so much Bob and fellow members for featuring Scribbled Abstract in your group Best of minimalism. I truly appreciate your support.
Bonnie See
This is lovely, Denise, and I especially love the last line of your description! L/F and a POD in the Best of Minimalism group.
Denise Clark replied:
Thank you so much Bonnie. Really appreciate your support. As usual, feel a bit of a fraud...just photographing what something/someone else has done.
Mitch Spence
Scribbles as art work beautifully here, Denise. This is one of my choices today for the Best in Minimalism group.
Denise Clark
Thank you so much Charlie for featuring Scribbled Abstract in your group Garden Tripod. I value your support.
Nikolyn McDonald
This is a wonderful found abstract - the scribbles are very interesting and the tones are beautiful One of my two Picks of the Day in the Best of Minimalism in Photography group for April 14.
Denise Clark
Thank you Terry for featuring Scribbled Abstract in your group Seen But Not Noticed.I appreciate it very much. This image gives me hope that the earth may still survive after the age of the human. The scribblers are such an ancient life form.
Denise Clark
Thank you Nancy. I must admit I was so excited when I researched it myself...I hadn't appreciated how ancient this process was and somehow felt reassured by its survival.
Nancy Kane Chapman
What a wonderful image and description!!! I am amazed and delighted to enjoy this wonderful photograph!! The delicate bark almost looks like skin. F/L+++
Susanne Baumann
Fantastic Pictures you get out of natures doing :) L/F
Denise Clark replied:
Thank you Susanne. I am so glad you enjoy them. My great grandparents came from Denmark 135 years ago. It must have been a huge cultural shock as they arrived in the middle of summer.
Denise Clark
Thank you Tanya for featuring Scribbled Abstract in your group Abstract Moods. I really appreciate it.
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