Pinales Collection

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine

Juniperus communis, juniper
Plate 53 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Larch Fir
Plate 14 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Track through fir forest in autumn, Vosges mountain, France, October

Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) alongside Anan Creek, Alaska, July

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Giant sequoia General Sherman -Sequoiadendron giganteum- in the Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California, United States

Pinus wallichiana, pine tree
Plate 848 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir
Plate 15 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) in Douglas-fir forest (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Oregon, USA, June

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Lodgepole pine cones (Pinus contorta), Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May

Small island with a pine tree in the first rays of sunlight on a misty morning, Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen Reserve, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, January

Track / path running through snow covered Larch (Larix sp) forest in winter, Vosges, France, December

Moss-covered Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA, June

Pine trees in their landscape emerging from the clouds and mist, Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, Vosges, France, October

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) on a mountain side in autumn with European larch tree (Larix decidua) trees in the back the Alps, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy. November

Pine tree (Pinus sp) in winter, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, January

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, August 2016

Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) at dawn, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, October 2013

Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) on island in wetlands, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) collecting, Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) cones, Montana, USA

Scots Pine forest (Pinus sylvestris) with early morning misty light filtering through the forest. Cairngorm National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, October 2014

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) seedling growing amongst lichens and heather. Cairngorms National Park. Highlands, Scotland, September

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest looking skywards towards forest canopy. Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, December

Wet tree bark of Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, November

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest in evening light, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Shafts of sunlight in pine forest at dawn, Strathspey, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, July

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) silhoutte in front of Loch Maree and Slioch, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) fallen ancient tree, White Mountains, California, USA, March

American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) collecting, Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) cones, Montana, USA

Low angle view up into canopy of Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) in mist at dawn in Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, October

A miniature Douglad fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) growing out of a stump in the middle of Fairy Lake. Near Port Renfrew, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Pine trees in misty landscape, Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, Vosges Mountains, France, October 2014

Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp.), Fir (Abies sp.) and Holly (Ilex sp.) trees, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. September

Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp. ), Fir (Abies sp. ) and Holly (Ilex sp)
Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp.), Fir (Abies sp.) and Holly (Ilex sp.) trees, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. September

Small fleck-winged snipefly (Rhagio lineola) sitting in typical posture on old pine (Pinus sp) log. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. July. Focus Stacked

Misty Pine (Pinus) forest. Milpa Alta forest, outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico. June

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and regenerating trees, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. September

Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) trees, a non-native species, surrounding Lochan nan Geadas, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. September, 2017

Savin Juniper (Juniperus Sabina) (colour litho)
2639341 Savin Juniper (Juniperus Sabina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Dwarf Juniper (Juniperus nana, Juniperus communis subsp. nana, Juniperus communis var
2639342 Dwarf Juniper (Juniperus nana, Juniperus communis subsp. nana, Juniperus communis var. saxatilis) (colour litho) by German School

Mountain Pine (Pinus montana, Pinus mugo) (colour litho)
2639343 Mountain Pine (Pinus montana, Pinus mugo) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Pinales: A Majestic Symphony of Nature's Finest" In the serene embrace of Loch Maree, as the sun gently rises, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. The mighty Scots pine trees, their slender forms reflected in the tranquil waters, stand tall against the backdrop of Slioch mountain, and is a breathtaking scene that captures the essence of Pinales. Moving across continents, we encounter Pinus strobus L. , also known as Weymouth or white pine. Its graceful presence adds elegance to any landscape it graces. Juniperus communis, with its aromatic berries and evergreen foliage, brings a touch of mystique wherever it grows. Venturing into Glenfeshie within Cairngorms National Park reveals an enchanting display above the Scots pine woodland - star trails dancing across the night sky. This celestial spectacle perfectly complements nature's own masterpiece below. As autumn paints Vosges mountain in France with vibrant hues, a track meanders through fir forests like an invitation to explore this seasonal wonderland. The crisp air carries whispers of tranquility amidst towering larch firs. Journeying further south to Surrey England in springtime unveils Cedar trees releasing their male catkins' pollen into the breeze. Their delicate dance symbolizes renewal and growth - nature awakening from its slumber once more. Back at Loch Maree during dawn's embrace emerges another captivating vision - Scots pine trees mirrored on still waters while Slioch stands sentinel-like behind them, and is a moment frozen in time; serenity personified. But perhaps one of Mother Nature's most awe-inspiring displays can be witnessed when Northern lights illuminate Scottish skies above majestic Scots pines. Aurora borealis casts ethereal colors upon these resilient giants – a true testament to their enduring beauty. Across vast oceans lies Sequoia National Park where General Sherman reigns supreme among Giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum).