Trail Selfie in Maple

Where Memory Meets Grain

Wooden engraving of a man with glasses, a beard, wearing a cap, taking a selfie with a mountainous landscape, a body of water, and trees in the background.

Custom maple wood plaque featuring a CNC-carved trail selfie with detailed relief and natural grain.

This piece started with a moment worth preserving—a trail selfie snapped after a long climb, legs shot, heart full, and that unmistakable look of earned exhaustion. I wanted to turn that photo into something more lasting, something my mom could hang on the wall and feel the grit behind it.

To get there, I worked up a design that captured the emotion and terrain. I had a little help translating the photo into a carveable sketch—just enough digital finesse to guide the contours without losing the soul. From there, it was all hands-on: refining the lines, choosing the maple, and carving the story into grain.

The result is a keepsake that’s personal, tactile, and trail-tested. It’s not just a gift—it’s a moment made permanent, with every knot and ridge echoing the climb behind it.

Wood engraving of a man taking a selfie in front of a mountain landscape with a lake, rocky terrain, and mountain peaks in the background.
Etched wooden panel depicting a man with glasses, beard, and hat, with mountains, trees, and a lake in the background.

Craft & Materials

A wood engraving artwork of a man in glasses and a hat taking a selfie with a mountainous landscape, trees, rocks, and a lake in the background.

This piece was carved into hard maple, chosen for its tight grain and warm tone—ideal for capturing facial features and trail textures without visual noise. The relief was CNC-cut with precision, then hand-refined to bring out the depth and emotion in the selfie.

To protect the carve and add contrast, the lines were filled with epoxy resin, slightly overpoured to ensure full coverage and a clean surface plane. The fill not only seals the detail but adds a subtle gloss that catches light like a summit sunrise.

Every knot, ridge, and pour was intentional—built to last, built to honor.

Dimensions & Specs

  • Size: 8" x 11"

  • Material: Hard maple

  • Carve Depth: 0.070" V-carve cut

  • Finish: Epoxy fill with slight overpour for full coverage

  • Mounting: Flush-mount wall hanger installed on back

Each piece is CNC-carved with precision, then hand-finished to ensure clarity, contrast, and durability. The flush mount keeps it tight to the wall—no wobble, no fuss. Just clean lines and clean presentation.