For the love of pine .....

                                          .... and, I do love it!  From the pine cones to the needles ...

...to the gracefulness of the boughs that seem to drape themselves around the trunk to form the "fanciest of  gowns"....

... the gift of the pine tree must be its quiet willingness to provide the contrast for the leaves to shout out their colors! The pines stand tall, all year long. They are a constant, the strength in the landscape .

And, if you doubt their beauty, enjoy the color and texture as they work their magic in this shot. Never ignore their presence .... because, they certain can "bite" you!