This image was captured at the time of the Super Moon in December of 2017. (Please click to enlarge, and Thank You for viewing.)
My entry for Tree Tuesday created by @old-guy-photos.
The majestic Norfolk Pine trees are native to Norfolk Island; a picturesque island situated in the south pacific ocean between New Caledonia and New Zealand. I am fortunate enough to view a mature strand of Norfolk Pine trees from my home in Scarborough, Queensland. They make wonderful silhouettes at dawn and dusk, when the colour of the sky creates some superb sights.
Norfolk Pines (Araucaria Heterophylla) are evergreen trees and their timber is useful for construction in furniture and shipbuilding. They are often grown for ornamental purposes and saplings make popular houseplants.
Captain James Cook discovered the Norfolk Island pine on his second expedition to the island between 1772-75 and soon after, they were introduced for cultivation. These trees can grow up to 60 metres in height with strong, straight trunks and needle-like leaves which curve upwards to a point. Their spiny cones grow to 6 inches in diameter.
(Source: Britannica.com)
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Thanks so much #teammz
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the trees the colors and the moon make for such a spectacular image so beautiful
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Thank you very much @tattoodjay Glad you like it.
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Indeed I did 😎
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Beautiful shot with the moon and pretty sky in the background Trudee @trudeehunter. A fab view of the Norfork pines.
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Many thanks for your lovely comments......as always Joanne. This is a special image for me, mainly because I was able to capture the Super Moon when the colour of the sky was at its peak.
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What a lovely capture. To think we have tiny Norfolk Island Pines sold here especially at Christmas!
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Thank you Paul. They make wonderful Christmas trees. 🎄
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Oh I love the colours in this photo - just beautiful :)
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Thank you @andysantics Much Appreciated.
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Very beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing:)
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Thank you kindly @yingzoe
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Lovely photograph!
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Thanks very much @shadalene.
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