#pine cones

[riverwindphotography]

A dead Lodgepole Pine had been blown into the river by a recent windstorm. The branches and cones were putting on a little ice show along the river bank. Beartooth Range, Wyoming

(c) gifs by riverwindphotography, March 2026

[amnhnyc]

Imagine a pinecone as heavy as a bowling ball and the size of a chihuahua. Believe it or not, such pinecones exist—and they belong to the coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), a conifer that can be found in parts of North America including California and Mexico. Infamous among loggers and foresters, this tree is nicknamed "the widowmaker" because of the unlucky individuals who met their fate as a result of its falling pinecones. This species produces some of the largest pinecones on the planet, weighing up to 11 lbs (5 kg).

Photo: damontighe, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

[andallshallbewell]

[damonabnormal]

amongst the trees wissahickon park, philadelphia may2026

[pointandshooter]

pine cones

photos: David Castenson

[heartnosekid]

yule log cake 🪵🍰 | hatice0ncel on ig

[noseysilverfox]

January 2026

[dinosaurwithablog]

I walk in the same park several times a day, every day, and I still find something new and beautiful there, every day!! Beauty and joy abound in nature. Take the time to see it all!! It'll lift your spirits and bring you joy!! At least, it does for me!!! Have a beautiful day 🌞 🌲🌼🪾🌳🌺🌷🏵🌿🐕❤️🌈🕊🦠🦋