MAR072009

MAR072009, originally uploaded by colemama.

This mighty pine tree has held its own against wicked hurricane strength winds, though it did lose some limbs. The remaining dead branches twist and turn in an effort to establish their presence and ultimately add a lot of character to the other needled appendages. Though not reflected in this image, they also serve as a nice lookout for birds...So, form and function remain, for now at least! Naples, FL