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Bursting Pine Cone
It’s OK if you never look at a pine cone (or pine tree) quite the same way.
Fresh spring red pine tree growth. Red Pine (P. resinosa) is a native growing mostly north of Flint, Michigan. It has two, 10-15 cm (4” to 6”) long needles in each cluster. When bent the needles break. This species has reddish-brown winter buds. Its common name comes from the flaky, reddish upper bark. Red Pines normally occur in mixed stands with Oaks, Cherries or White Pine.
Focal length: 100 mm
Aperture: f/11
Exposure time: 1/80
ISO: 3200
