Closeup of bark from a tree in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. These trees are still living, super slow growing, disease free. Some have been dated as far back as 5000 years. Photo by Lori Ryerson.

"Coxcomb"; closeup of the bark of a tree in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine forest. These trees have been dated to as old as 5,000 years. They are slow growing, disease resistant. #oldgrove #Texture #SensoryArt #photography #wood #ancienttrees #loriryerson #focalocity #eastcoastkin