Short Balding Guy
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Eric, I've always wondered, how do you keep your hats free from the pine sap?
Good question sir. Pine trees secrete resin as a defense to close wounds from insects or other forces. I choose the end of branches with an abundance of the new growth needles that are typically free of sap. Limbs show more wounds and should be avoided. As in the case of todays pic, our Blue Spruce new growth can be seen by the very brilliant blue-green colored tips. They provide a cool color that can be "tone" filled to contrast the hats felt. When I take a pic against the pine trees the saturation of color adds a lot to the size of the pic (density of color).
I know you are a photo-tog sir and I hope I answered your query.
Best, Eric -
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