Forestry Friday … Ponderosa Pine

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Posted on November 22, 2013 by foresterartist

The subject of this week’s Forestry Friday is Ponderosa pine. It is a tree that I deal with in my job everyday. I been involved in the harvesting and planting of millions of these trees. Ponderosa pine is one of the most common pines in the Western United States. It’s range goes from British Columbia to Mexico. It is an important commercial species and a member of the yellow pine family. It is a three needle pine. Now that is enough silviculture class. You can look up all the information on Ponderosa pine you want online, but I want to look this tree with an artistic eye. It is one of my favorite trees.

Hunter and the big pine.

I always enjoy painting Ponderosa pines with their big bark plates. These big old trees have a very artistic look to them. I did this watercolor from a photo of Hunter, my old dog, sitting in front of a big pine. It isn’t a great composition, but I liked Hunter sitting in front of this tree and making his “eager” face.

I want to give you a look into my world among these amazing trees. So enjoy I hope you enjoy the images.

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Ponderosa pine cones ripening.

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Pine seedlings in a burn restoration. That’s me with Blaze and Hunter in 2006.

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Big old pine in the Coast Range. Teka taking a stroll through the pines.

Casting long shadows.

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Ponderosa pine saplings.

The cones are open and their seeds have dispersed.

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Young pine poles.

Pines in the mist.

Forest giant.

Stately pines.

East-side pine.

Pine thinning.

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Pine cones on the forest floor.

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Hunter and Blaze in a sea of young Ponderosa pine trees. Blitz got the day off so instead a photo of Hunter, Blitz’s dad, and Aunty Blaze. My old travel companions from days gone by.

63 thoughts on “Forestry Friday … Ponderosa Pine”

Mike Howe on November 22, 2013 at 12:51 am said:

Tim those are wonderful paintings and photographs of a fantastic tree, I’ve really enjoyed looking at them, thanks so much for posting (ps the dogs are very cute)

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:09 am said:
  
  Thanks Mike!
  
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Don on November 22, 2013 at 12:53 am said:

Great painting Tim. You depict your companion so well. I envy your life there among those magnificent trees.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:10 am said:
  
  Thank you Don. I have to admit it is a pretty good life especially with my traveling companions.
  
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judysbirds on November 22, 2013 at 2:21 am said:

These are beautiful photos. I just love the one of Hunter and Blaze looking out from the midst of the young pines. Your photos tell a story. Thanks for posting them.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:11 am said:
  
  Thank you Judy. I’m so glad you enjoy the photos.
  
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lindamartinandersen on November 22, 2013 at 3:26 am said:

Tim,
I enjoyed learning more about Ponderosa pines. It was fun to share the adventure with Blitz’s relatives and through your art.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:35 am said:
  
  Thanks Linda and thanks for dropping by. 🙂
  
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Midwestern Plant Girl on November 22, 2013 at 3:40 am said:

Great photos and your painting is awesome! I would love to revisit areas with these massive trees. Best I can get here is a 70 FT Elm. 😛 The last photo of the dogs in the pines is just darling!! Happy Friday!

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:37 am said:
  
  Thanks Ilex. If you haven’t been out West, then you should make the trip sometime. We have so much to see. 🙂
  
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mixedupmeme on November 22, 2013 at 3:58 am said:

Your pictures and art always give such satisfaction.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:43 am said:
  
  I want to say satisfaction guaranteed, but that might be a bit of a stretch.
  So I’ll just say thank you and send a smile your way! 🙂
  
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  - mixedupmeme on November 23, 2013 at 4:17 am said:
    
    Searching in the fine print for the $$ back policy. 😦
    
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    - foresterartist on November 23, 2013 at 5:30 am said:
      
      Oh, dear!
      
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      - mixedupmeme on November 23, 2013 at 5:32 am said:
        
        Didn’t know you got up this early. lol
        
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      - foresterartist on November 23, 2013 at 5:40 am said:
        
        We early risers around here.
        
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Mary on November 22, 2013 at 4:55 am said:

Beautiful Tim photographs of the pines and love your painting of quiet beauty.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:48 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Mary. I always appreciate a comment like that from someone of your artisti caliber.
  
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doodlinggal on November 22, 2013 at 8:47 am said:

Beautiful photographs and I love the painting of Hunter and the Big Pine!

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Thank you DG. It is first time I’ve done a piece of art with Hunter in it, but it won’t be my last. 🙂
  
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Zest on November 22, 2013 at 9:29 am said:

Lovely texture in that bark… I don’t know why but I enjoy tactile things like that; I often find myself only appreciating a tree fully once I’ve felt its bark 🙂 You captured it nicely in the painting too 🙂

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thank you Zest. I understand what you mean, because they all have such different character in texture, color, and smell. Alway better to experience in person.
  
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elenacaravela on November 22, 2013 at 10:25 am said:

The affection for the trees is evident, as is your love of Hunter and Blaze.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 1:33 pm said:
  
  You got me there Elena. 🙂
  
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Maureen C. Wartski on November 22, 2013 at 12:19 pm said:

Nice trees! I enjoy ‘painting’ them, too– with fabric!

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maureen. It’s very cool how you do your art. It’s very beautiful!
  
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lesliepaints on November 22, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:

Really like your painting, Tim.

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- foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you Leslie.
  
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annerose on November 22, 2013 at 4:49 pm said:

I especially like the fuzzy seedlings, they look like ducklings. What a nice post about a beautiful tree.

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foresterartist on November 22, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:

Thank you Annerose.

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doronart on November 23, 2013 at 9:02 am said:

Tim thats take me to a super weekend love each one of them, of-course your super painting. One really attract my attention.. that guy modeling in the middle of nowhere.. Have a super weekend among your giant super mighty pines trees with your super trained bodyguards.

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- foresterartist on November 23, 2013 at 10:39 am said:
  
  Dang Doron, I feel like Superman!
  
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  - doronart on November 23, 2013 at 11:40 am said:
    
    I never saw you other then..
    
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    - foresterartist on November 23, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:
      
      That’s what Mary says….not!
      
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      - doronart on November 27, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:
        
        You make me laugh.. greta sense of humour.. have a Happy Thanksgiving.
        
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      - foresterartist on November 27, 2013 at 5:54 pm said:
        
        Thanks Doron, we will.
        
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- foresterartist on November 23, 2013 at 10:39 am said:
  
  If only I had his muscles.
  
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  - doronart on November 23, 2013 at 11:44 am said:
    
    You do! it is all illusion, you just extend your pencil mark on each side of your arm.. easy for a man who draw snakes on a palne and Pine trees in the middle of the ‘American Jungle’…. Please don’t start flying in the lounge not sure how Mary is going to see or accept it.. Specially when you start hanging on her new furnitures.. ha ha
    
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    - foresterartist on November 23, 2013 at 3:56 pm said:
      
      Draw the muscles, now that’s an idea I like. I would never have to workout again! Not that I do now. 😉
      
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      - doronart on November 27, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:
        
        What lifting all those trees with you bare hands you call no work…
        
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      - foresterartist on November 27, 2013 at 5:59 pm said:
        
        The only lifting I do of the trees is when they are about 10″ long. For the big ones we have loaders.
        
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      - doronart on November 27, 2013 at 6:14 pm said:
        
        Few of them make a big tree… don’t find excuses.. you work hard and you can escape the gym…. I’ll sign you off.
        
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      - foresterartist on November 27, 2013 at 6:17 pm said:
        
        You make me laugh!
        
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      - doronart on November 27, 2013 at 6:21 pm said:
        
        Someone have too… going to bed it is 2:18 as always the pains keep me up… Mind you hope not to dream on logs…. I’ll try to count the 10″ evntualy will fall a sleep… do they come in fairy black and white? Have a great day I am closing the store.. Run out of stock, waiting for the next delivery of logs…Tim.
        
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      - foresterartist on November 27, 2013 at 8:17 pm said:
        
        I hope you’re feeling better. I’ll send a truckload of logs your way.
        
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      - doronart on December 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:
        
        Sorry for late reply the blog admin was out of order for few days. Yes please send it will help me saving on gas. I rather have our log fire.. I am not very good and aware that another operation will needed one day. But at least I can paint and smile about it and it is great. Thanks Tim tell the truck driver I’ll compansate him for driving for few days with no response from headquarter.
        
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      - foresterartist on December 2, 2013 at 4:09 pm said:
        
        Another operation, that doesn’t sound good. I hope it is something that can be easily dealt with.
        
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      - doronart on December 2, 2013 at 4:51 pm said:
        
        I don’t trust them so they will have to wait for me to arrive with the blue light on…. I am here smiling probably not that serious yet. Thanks Tim I always appreciate you taking time to make me smile and I know you do it with everyone. It is well appreciated. Have a good day my friend.
        
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Helen on November 24, 2013 at 3:16 am said:

Thank you for the insight into your world – and Hunter’s. It’s a much more personal insight than wikipaedia and you’ve already done the hard work in capturing the essential information and the essence of the subjects in your images. 🙂

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- foresterartist on November 24, 2013 at 10:00 am said:
  
  Helen, I’m so grateful for that comment. In my job I get to do and see things most folks don’t. It is a privileged to be able to share my tiny slice of life with you all.
  
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Sherry Key, Artist on November 24, 2013 at 3:12 pm said:

Totally awesome art and photos on your blog! Never run out of subject material with nature…(-:

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- foresterartist on November 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sherry! You are right about not running out of material. I never have enough time to post everything I have.
  
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Hope Like Morning on November 25, 2013 at 11:21 am said:

Nice water color painting, and cute pups you had there!

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- foresterartist on November 25, 2013 at 11:39 am said:
  
  Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by.
  
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  - Hope Like Morning on November 25, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:
    
    You’re very welcome! Your blog is refreshing.:)
    
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Paula Kuitenbrouwer on November 26, 2013 at 7:41 am said:

I hope to see a post by you on the do or don’t of buying a Christmas tree.
Kind greetings from Paula in the Netherlands

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- foresterartist on November 26, 2013 at 9:28 am said:
  
  I had not thought about it, but I think that is a great idea Paula. Let me see what I can come up with.
  
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  - Paula Kuitenbrouwer on November 26, 2013 at 11:40 am said:
    
    Thank you beforehand.
    Kind greetings from Paula
    
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    - foresterartist on November 26, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:
      
      🙂
      
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gpcox on December 9, 2013 at 2:54 am said:

I so envy where you work. Thanks for letting us see the boys and the forest.

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- foresterartist on December 10, 2013 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thanks GP. I’m fortunate to be able to do what I do.
  
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violetski on December 10, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:

Really beautiful painting, Tim!
And also love all the photos❤️

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- foresterartist on December 10, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Violet!
  
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