Taking pictures often times involves getting down on the ground and close up. When you get close up, there is a whole new perspective on things. Many people probably would have passed this chunk of wood up, but not me. I saw it as a Photo Opportunity. Sometimes, they make for interesting images.
The first image was adjusted taken with a slower shutter speed. Notice how there is too much light in the image? The second image was adjusted to take the image at just the right angle and light settings.