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1. I Chose this picture because of the line s in it, I thought it would connect when mirrored.
2. I think the bokeh is what grabs the eyes, it makes a soft background for the parts in focus.
I stayed at the fabulous Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite a week ago and was totally taken in by the staff there. One a day bike ride my guide and I got into a discussion about pine cones. He said it was the #1 question he was asked about yosemite (can I take a pinecone home?). I'd heard this echoed throughought the park but I couldn't understand the fascination with pine cones.
The next day I went on an evening sunset hike and I had the same guide and driving back, at night, he stopped the car, rushed out, and got me this big mother pinecone. I named him Fred and later that night, my guide returned with some googly eyes and another guide gave me the idea of pipe cleaners. Later a whole bunch of us hung out in the pub and talked about Fred.
Fred came home with me and I made a trip to the art store to transform him from mountain tree droppings to la surfer cone. Today we headed out to the beach so he could become local and surf.
But sadly, right after this shot a huge wave overcame Fred and, being from the mountains, he was unable to navigate the waters and was taken out to sea. But it was one hell of a ride while it lasted.
One afternoon I felt inspired to make a spiral of pinecones right next to its fallen mother tree at Vallombrosa Center while I was on a retreat with Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr at Vallombrosa Center recently. Sr. reminded us we are all temples of God, so I placed a temple-like pinecone at the very center of the spiral.
"Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
- 1 Corinthians 3:16
Made using this V and Co. tutorial.
Modification ... used a 14" straw wreath instead of Styrofoam - it was cheaper and very sturdy - something a house with five kids needs. To keep the straw from shedding everywhere and making a huge mess, I wrapped it in brown calico, securing it to the wreath with straight pins. Worked beautifully!
I've bleached a few pinecones I had picked up recently in the park and I'm quite glad with the result...
Tis the season to be jolly with this perfect Christmas gift! Here is a Lovely handmade pine cone ornament to apply a touch of sparkle in your holiday displays on any table, glass bowl, hung from tree or where ever your decorating savvy takes you. It would bring an attractive motif to any wedding or seasonal decor. Picture brides maids holding with ribbons or hanging as mini pomander, on pews, head table decorations, around napkins and in glass vases or bowls. The ribbon is a bright red sheer with apple green and red glitter swirl pattern and gold tips gently folded to create an attractive striking accent for any Christmas decorations.