11 July 2009

Conifer cone, Tapovan, Indian Himalaya

ConeNot sure what kind of conifer this is, but it was abundant on the mountainsides above Tapovan (beyond Joshimath), where it formed an open, mixed forest with rhododendrons.


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4 comments:

AJB said...

Maybe Pinus wallichiana?

pohanginapete said...

Andrew, that was one of the main contenders until close inspection of the photo suggested the scales lack an umbo, meaning it's not a pine. Unfortunately this is the only close-up photo I have. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go back there and suss it out :^)

D.V.A. said...

very good close-up. nice green and brown, they go well together with the blueish gray fuzzy background. the focusing works brilliantly. i bet these cones burn well on fire :D great shot

pohanginapete said...

Cheers D.V.A. Carrying a 300mm lens around with me for over 7 months was quite a commitment, but it helped me photograph things like this. And yes, those cones would be brilliant kindling ;^P