if you love something, let it go

This redbud tree forgot to release its seeds this winter. According to wiki, it was suppose to drop it’s seeds in early winter. Seeing as how we didn’t have a winter this year, I guess I am not surprised to find them still on the branch. The entire tree was festooned with seedpods. It looked like an oversized hedgehog. It was quite lovely to see, especially this time of year before the new-leaf buds have opened and bare branches are still dominant. I am liking all the different shades of brown in this image. All my life I have had blonde hair, it makes wonder what it would have been like to be a brunette.

seedpods on an eastern redbud branch in late winter (Cercis canadensis L. var. canadensis)