#352 Warped

This is one of the music teacher's three (4?) upside down trees. 

It is "warped"as in non-traditional. I could see how it might be

a good alternative Christmas tree choice for a small home -

off the floor and out of the temptation of small children and pets.

#145 High Contrast

Chocolate/brown colored ornaments on a white tree

provide a high contrast shot.

#84 Emotions

A local music teacher has gained a bit of notoriety by displaying about 240 Christmas trees in her home and graciously letting the public appreciate her work. She starts assembling them in September. I didn't ask how long it takes to put them away. After the holidays she completely disassembles them - takes off all the lights and ornaments. At least half or more of the trees are four feet or taller. There were lots of small ones on dressers, mantel, tables, shelves, etc. Each bathroom had one. Her house would look very nice, even without all the decorations. I wonder where things like this are stored the rest of the year. Oh yeah, she had three pianos (including a white grand) and two organs in the very large family room but it wasn't as crowded as I anticipated. It was a fun addition to our seasonal celebrations.

#252 Scattered

One of the things I like about evergreen trees besides the fact that they are EVERGREEN, are the cones. And you would think that since these are my favorite trees that I would know all about them. I think these are spruce cones but I could be wrong. I just like them, even, or especially when they are scattered all over the grass.

#31 Broken (uprooted)

The first snows last November were wet and heavy. Before I could get out to knock the snow off this tree broke and fell over. I don't really care as it's not a pretty tree, just a big thorny bush. However, we will have to take it apart to get it out of the backyard. Lots of work for a tree I don't like. Maybe a neighbor would like it for kindling. I'll worry about it in May or June.