Walking around in nature with an open photographic mind, one can capture images that can be visualized as designs.
Here are simple photos of bark on tree trunks that display natural designs.
Regardless of whether the tree is toxic, horses may eat or chew the bark and damage it. If the bark is removed in an entire circle around the trunk, this is called girdling, and the tree may die. To prevent horses from girdling trees, separating them with a fence is best. Many trees with fences are visible in Lexington, Kentucky, in the countryside.
With a nice and round crown, this deciduous Chinese elm variety has smaller height and leaves. It retains the unique bark of a Chinese elm, and produces small reddish flowers in the late summer before changing color in the fall. Like other Chinese elm’s, it is resistant to disease. A Seiju Elm makes a wonderful indoor bonsai with enough lighting.
Japanese black pine bonsai also known as the king of bonsai and the most iconic conifer in bonsai practice. Japanese black pine’s aesthetic speaks to its longevity and durability. This conifer is a very powerful, aggressive, masculine approach to bonsai because of specific features, including thick trunk, thick bark, angular nature, dark green color, and sharp needles.
Hinoki cypress is a luxurious, emerald green tree with compact, soft needles. It is often used in much of the beautiful architecture and woodwork of traditional Japanese structures. In bonsai, the hinoki cypress is capable of representing a multitude of forms and shapes. It has phenomenal bark and a soft presentation.
Under a tree without its bark reveals interesting vertical designs created on the trunk by nature

The bark of a palm tree reveals beautiful designs

Tree Bark Designs