female 2006 scrub pine cones (Pinus virginiana) against the sky

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The two green objects, a little below the center, are 2006 female pine cones. (There are a couple more of them) If all goes well, they will be pollinated, grow larger in 2007, and, in 2008, expand, dry, and open, so that the seeds can escape.More detail visible with larger sizes.We're traveling, so probably won't be able to upload much, or look at your photos as much as they deserve, for a week or so.A commenter pointed out that the plant is scrub pine (Pinus virginiana).Isn't God a great artist?