StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: grain

more grain patterns. Not my image : Fair Use & entertainment

This grain pattern, or a variation of it, is remarkably common in softwood planks. With a little imagination, it is possible to see some resemblance to an ostrich or similar bird. An example of pareidolia (seeing faces or other objects in natural patterns and features). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia Not my Image (although I've seen several versions myself) posted for education / fair comment purposes.