Morning in a Pine Forest by Ivan Shishkin and Konstantin Savitsky
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In the pines. Granby, Colorado.
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Pine Tree Screens – Hasegawa Tōhaku // Frozen Pines – Lord Huron
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i will walk here a million times just to see you.
just a lil' sneak peek for something i've been working on. :)
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MISTY BREAK OF DAY
In a misty forest, where whispers softly play,
A lady sits upon a broken tree at break of day.
With a quiet elegance and an air of mystery,
She embodies the essence of tranquil history.
May her presence linger in this sylvan scene,
As the mist dissolves and morning's light convenes.
Have a great day everyone💋💋
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Pine-Infused Welcome: A Forest-Framed Entryway Retreat
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Nestled against a backdrop of majestic pine trees, this Scandinavian-inspired entryway is a testament to the beauty of simplicity and natural elements.
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CASA NAMORA
By David Bilo & Filipe Pina
GONÇALO, PORTUGAL
Situated in a natural shelter of a valley at the foot of the Serra da Estrela, close to the parish of Gonçalo, in a place also known locally by the name of Mora, this agricultural property has approximately 18ha of area, and is surrounded by a dense pine tree forest. (...)
The name NaMora has a double meaning in Portuguese. It refers to the location of the project, where “Na Mora” would translate into “In Mora” (Mora being the place where the property lies), but “namora” in Portuguese means literally “flirt” or “date”. (...)
Inside, we sought the neutrality given by the simplicity and purity of the materials and by the illusion of the absence of detail. The idea of interiority translates into openings towards landscapes, frames, and courtyards strategically located.
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Fir Wood I – Gustav Klimt // Frozen Pines – Lord Huron
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In the winter in southern England, evergreen trees like the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) stand out. Ancient people saw the pine tree as a symbol of eternal life, which gave rise to our modern custom of Christmas trees.
The Scots Pine is the only native pine species in the British Isles. This species ranges from Western Europe to Eastern Siberia. The Scots Pine is only naturally found in Scotland in modern times, but in ancient times pine forests grew all over the British Isles. These forests died out due to climate change and human activity, but Scots Pine have been subsequently reintroduced as ornamentals and for forestry.
In these photos, we can see the two types of reproductive structures found on Scots Pine and other conifers. The classic pinecones are the female reproductive structures, known as ovulate cones, seed cones, or megastrobilus. These cones contain the ovules which will develop into seeds once fertilised by pollen. These cones open up their scales to allow wind blown pollen into the cones, after which the cones close up to allow the fertilised ovules to mature into seeds. After 6-8 months the cone opens again to let the winged seeds fly away on the wind to colonise new habitats. The second photo shows the male cones (microstrobilus or pollen cones) which contain pollen sacs under their scales. Scots Pine need to exchange pollen with another individual tree in order to reproduce.
Pine needles are also a delicious and healthy ingredient for herbal tea! Native Americans and East Asians have used pine needles from species in the Pinus genus for centuries as a healthy winter tonic. Pine needle tea is made by crushing and cutting the pine needles into small pieces and steeping them in boiling water. Medical research indicates pine needles are rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The taste is not like "pine scented air freshener" and more of a mellow citrusy flavour that combines exquisitely with cinnamon and gunpowder green tea. According to what I've read, all needles from Pinus genus species are safe for brewing unless you're pregnant.
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