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The Norway Spruce is a large European coniferous tree. These trees can reach a height of 35-55 m (115–180 ft). Shown here in all their winter magnificence.
These trees were found in a subalpine zone at the altitude of 1300m. Much of the original forest was cleared to make space for cow pastures. The intact original forest can be seen not far in the background. The empty patch on the left on the first shot is the result of the Lothar storm which swept across Central Europe on December 26, 1999.
The third shot shows cones hanging down the spruce’s branches. In alpine zones the Norway Spruce often forms mixed populations with silver fir, beech and larch.
Spotted on Feb 3, 2012
Submitted on Feb 8, 2012
22 Comments
Thanks J! Obrigada Antonio! Gracias Andrés!
NICE!!!
Lovely shots. Interesting info!
gorgeous landscape,congrats Daniele
Thank you Berndt and Karen! The strangest thing is that I could have taken the same shots today, and we're still 7 weeks away from winter! Central Europe lost about 20 degrees Celsius over the last few days and received heavy snowfalls.
Beautiful!
Thank you Ismael! I guess it's something you don't see in Costa Rica:-) I hope all is well with you and your studies, and that you can get your new camera soon so that we can enjoy your spottings again.
Very beautiful picture, is so relaxing
Thanks Satyen!
The pics are fit to be on a Christmas greeting card. Fabulous.
Thanks for your invitation to these two missions Emma! Unfortunately these two missions are local, and this spotting is not in their range. All user-created missions are first created with a local range of 300 miles. They can only become global following a special request to Peter or Yasser.
Also ,i find wild life and snow fascinating. Even though i have no spottings i have joined a mission called wildlife snow and frosting by Fluff berger. Check it out!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8969...
This would be an excellent addition to seed and seed pods mission. Please consider joining. Thanks!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8362...
You are welcome, Daniele!! ;)
Thank you Sarah!
Oh my!! A winter-wonderland! Beautiful photos, Daniele!! :)
Somehow i learned to like Spruces even in summer - i love their aroma...pure refreshment. And I like to walk on the ground where Spruces grow..always soft and without much noise...
Thanks Lars and Kat! These guys juts look their best in winter.
Simply beautiful! Nothing like that where I live!
so nice...this is what i would call a perfect winter
Thank you Stian! A tree named after your country... This is just about 25 min behind my place. The picture was taken last week when it was -20 C. I was there again today and it was a warm -10C!
Amazing pictures Daniele!