This picture was taken in Golden Gate Park a couple of years ago when we were visiting my dad in San Francisco. When we went to visit the beautiful dahlia garden at the Conservatory of Flowers, we took our time walking along some of the paved paths that lead through the densely planted park. Because of the mild climate in San Francisco, a surprisingly wide range of plants grow very happily and it's a lot of fun to explore and appreciate.

At one point I found an interesting conifer-type bush covered with countless little cones. I loved the shapes of them and also how they attached themselves to the main branches of the bush. My picture of the day features a cluster of cones that I found.

Pam, I saw your San Francisco photo album and I was so happy to see that you'd gotten the chance to visit the Japanese Tea Garden--it's an amazing little place. Did you have the chance to walk around in the park? The marvelous nooks and crannies are not in plain sight but they are awesome treasures when you stumble upon them. I would have loved to walk around with you! Hope you're having a good day!

Explored on 12/30/18, highest placement, #9.