My Spruce


This giant, 100 year old spruce stands in the formal part of my yard less then 50 feet East of my living room window. 
It is many things to my family; my son's favourite tree to climb, a place to feed and watch the birds, a perfect shade cover during the summer's hottest days and a wonderful place to stand under a canopy of freshly fallen snow and listen to the deep quiet of winter. 
I love this tree.

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I can see why you love this tree. It is gorgeous, especially with its coat of snow!

    Beautiful photo ---- I think it is even more outstanding in b/w than it would be in color!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 15, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      I've been finding that just about any winter looks better in b and w. Probably because it is more than half way there straight out of the camera.

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  2. eileeninmdDecember 15, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Wow, your snow covered spruce is gorgeous. Happy Tuesday, have a great week!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 15, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      Thank-you so much Eileen! I'm all ready for the holidays...I think. And if I truly am, it will be a great week. If not, well hopefully I haven't forgotten too much. I hope you're having a great week!

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  3. ChristineDecember 15, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    It's a beautiful tree! Perfect for all seasons but great at Christmas covered in snow!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 15, 2015 at 4:42 PM

      It does look like it could grace a set of Christmas cards, doesn't it. Maybe for next year.

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  4. Existe Sempre Um LugarDecember 16, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    Votos de Feliz Natal
    AG

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  5. DanielaDecember 16, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    We have so ancient oaks and walnut trees, but our spruces are a little younger than yours, I love all the green we can admire in this season, actually we're surrounded by hundreds of thuja making the 'frame' of our estate, cedars, firs normandiana and other conifers, but none of them is so imponent and stunning as your spruce, you've to be proud of him !

    Sending sweet hugs to you, my darling Andrea
    Dany

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  6. MeredithDecember 17, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    It is fantastic! I love trees, really so much more than flowers. Love this photo so much.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  7. HaddockDecember 19, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    That is the best (and tallest) Christmas tree that I have seen.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 19, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    It is a spectacular tree! Especially pretty with the snow. You are fortunate to be able to view the tree in each season!

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  9. Bernideen December 28, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Such a beauty which has stood the test of time!

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