Kew Gardens, London, September 2016
These oversized cones are perched on poles along one of the paths in Kew Gardens. Some of the real cone-bearing trees in Kew are known as widowmakers – the big-cone pines where workers down below are advised to wear hard hats for protection!
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 14 October 2016
Part of Weekend in B&W
Travel with Intent 
Well, I wouldn’t want to get hit by one!
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Interesting. Great shine in your photo.
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funny… It’s a strange way to prevent accident…
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interesting story about the cones. Gret image 🙂
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The cone looks really heavy. Hope it never falls. Strong photo.
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I’m staying well away just in case!
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What an unusual decoration. Just as well to stay away from under those trees!
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