Walking through the Maine woods on a rainy day . . .
Along the Curtis Farm Trail, Rainy Day iPhoneography Panorama by Jann Alexander ©2015
I encountered a fallen tree and looked inside . . .
Rewards on the Curtis Farm Trail, Rainy Day iPhoneography by Jann Alexander ©2015
And saw that where nature’s concerned, new life will overtake what’s died . . .
What’s Inside: Curtis Farm Trail, Rainy Day iPhoneography by Jann Alexander ©2015
And that looking closely at what’s not so obvious always rewards the observer 
Take a Closer Look: Curtis Farm Trail, Rainy Day iPhoneography by Jann Alexander ©2015
. . . Especially the observer whose iPhone is handy.
Shot with my iPhone 5s on a rain-soaked day along the Curtis Farm Trail in Harpswell, Maine; and joining in the nature challenge fun on Sally’s Lens and Pens blog, with a piggyback to the Daily Post’s close up challenge. For more iPhoneography tips and tricks, click HERE. ♣
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Jann, that tree has such vibrant textures. It is magnificent. I’m delighted that you decided to share it. Happy Photo Challenge.
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Jann, I too am fascinated by dead and splintered wood. Your photos show why a closer study of such trees is so rewarding!
janet
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looking closely, that’s key. Beautiful photos.
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Thanks, Angeline.
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Lovely way to bring me in close! Very creative!!!
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Appreciate your kind comments, Carol!
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I love the interplay of colours in the fallen tree shots.
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Thanks. Makes it work getting soaked, shooting in the rain! Harsh shadows are nonexistent, colors are so saturated, details so fine.
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