Spring has sprung early here in north central Arkansas. The first thing I noticed was all the activity in my backyard around our birdhouses. It was like the snowbirds returning to Florida after a long winter up north. It was constant traffic looking for a new VRBO for the summer, or in this case a new BRBO. Then all the spring flowers are appearing way too early, the asparagus is popping up and the front yard needs a little trimming. With all this going on, I knew that the trees were soon going to be decked out in their green finery.

Time to search out trees that are still showing their bones. Here is one I found in a vacant lot. There used to be a ramshackle building there that camouflaged its outstanding bones. I’m so glad I was able to get some photos. I suspect that when the lot sells the tree will be cut down to make way for progress. If you are as enamored with tree bone structure as I am feel free to use these for your personal art reference.