TAXODIUM DISTICHIUM

I have never seen a beautiful specimen of a Taxodium (Common Name: Bald Cypress; Family: Taxodiaceae) that grows here in Singapore. They always look so unimpressive to me and I hope that one day I can see it growing in its native habitat.

cones can seen at the terminal end of branches

closer view of the fresh and dried cones

CHRISTMAS

The christmas decor along Orchard Road is shown in this series of photos. From pink to blue and from stars to cones, which do you prefer?

CASUARINA

Who would have thought that a Casuarina can have some pretty red cones?

I saw these recently in Singapore Botanic Gardens. Aren't they such a beautiful sight to behold?

Sometimes in life, we get greeted by good and beautiful things that come our way when we least expect it. In this rapidly society and world environment, I suppose we need to learn to slow down our pace and smell the roses to keep ourselves sane.