Wherever we go, I keep an eye out for the decorative iron grates that protect the roots of urban trees. This practice seems to be fairly new around here; the towns and cities here used to leave open areas around the trees to give surface roots a place to grow. The grates are much more attractive, and provide another way for communities to add an artistic touch to urban areas.
These pieces of sculpture have become another one of my collections, although I don't get to take them home with me! So I take photographs instead. Here are a few of my favorite grate designs: top to bottom, they're from Portland, Renton, Kent, and Walla Walla.
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