In the forest at Webb's Copse at this time of year the low sun filters through the trees into the depth of the woodland.

South Canterbury, New Zealand

Pinetrees

One medium sized pine tree died. This fire is just the needles and cones and a handful of branches.

Just needed a little color in these dull winter days.

The pine is the dominant tree of my region present in most forested areas. The plantation has begun for many years and for economic reasons, especially for timber and resin used as raw material for diverse products. The pines are also dangerous, because they drop needle-shaped leaves covering the ground with a "carpet" of leaves (as seen in the photo), which are very flammable and one of the main reasons of fires in the region.

clouds breaking, sunrise through

The dead pinetree is an icon and is in contrast with the warm autumn colors surrounding the Galgenven, a forest lake near my home.

This ones my favorite

Pinetree

Compositionally Challenged Week 28 - Shadows

A great collection of Pinetrees in the Black Forest stand tall on winters day.

In the back yard.

On the way to Andermatt, Switzerland.

Sometimes it’s better to look west at sunrise

Single plastic lens mounted on a M42 barrel. So bad, that it is quite exquisite! ;-)