"No one can look at a pine tree in winter, without knowing that spring will come again in due time."
~Frank Bolles~
1856-1894
Frank Bolles was a writer and university secretary, born in Winchester, Massachusetts. He developed a love and an appreciation of nature that never left him.
Thanks for looking and have a great weekend.
We are seeing lots of new cones and pollen on every tree! Love your photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, always lovely to see the new pine cones, not so much the pollen :)
Deleteour pinecones are gone and those thingys that stick up about 3 inches and are FULL of yellow pollen just popped up 2 nights ago. went to bed and not there, now they are... our cones are small, in Savannah we had giant ones.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, thanks Sandra :)
DeleteStunning photograph. I had never thought of pine cones as a harbinger of spring - but you are right. I do agree with you about the pollen though. Pollen is not my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC, I know family and friends who are super allergic to pollen. Nature is amazing but it has its moments :)
DeleteBeautiful photo Denise!
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha :)
DeleteIt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteAnd...Spring is here!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, isn't that wonderful? :)
DeleteExcellent photo of the pine cone. I never thought about this, and only applied the quote to Crocus. But he is right!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny :) He is indeed!
DeleteSuch a lovely photo, Denise. Our neighbors pines gift us with some beauties. I agree with Bolles' quote. By this time of year I wish Spring would come quickly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen :) We have a beautiful big pine tree in our yard. I should take more photos of it. Looking forward to that warmer weather.
DeleteA wonderful detail shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you William :)
DeleteWell said!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteWhat a refreshing post, D
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so Claudia :) Thank you!
Deleteso happy to see this, reminded me of the huge pine cones in California I gathered from the sugar pines, over 12 inches long, a sight to see.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Linda :) Glad you enjoyed this.
DeleteTrue quote there.
ReplyDeleteOften many, many years ago pine cones came in handy for the fire.
Thanks Margaret, that must have made a wonderful aroma on the fire :)
DeleteThey make good Christmas decorations too.
ReplyDeleteThey do indeed, I have a couple of my own :) Thanks Diane!
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot of pine cones in our neighborhood and front yard. I love the quote and pretty image. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
Thank you Eileen, you do the same :)
DeleteI like pine cones! We've a few pines and many cedar.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I have seen from your photos, I love all the trees in your area :)
DeleteMy in-laws live in Winchester, Mass.
ReplyDeleteA happy coincidence, thank you Gigi :)
DeleteHello Denise,
ReplyDeleteStrangely I also took some Pine cone images on my last trip out, super quote.
You all take care, stay safe,
John
Thank you John, I shall look forward to seeing your photos. You take care and stay safe also :)
DeleteSpring arrived here this morning with a heavy frost! Keep safe Diane
ReplyDeleteI hope it won't be long before you can look forward to the warmth of morning sunshine Diane :)
DeleteI love the angle you took that shot from Denise. Have a wonderful week ahead.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret, glad you liked my photo and you have a very happy week also :)
DeleteA very nice photograph.
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend has been a good one.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan and my weekend has been very nice thank you. I hope yours has too :) All the best!
DeleteI do love pine cones but never have taken a good photo of one. I like this one.
ReplyDeleteIt was just a perfect day for taking photos of these beauties Rose, I really lucked out :)
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