Pinus cembra is a species native to Europe (Carpathians, Alps and Tatra), encountered in regions with higher altitudes of 1200 meters and up to 2400 meters. It is a species adapted to low temperatures to -50 degrees Celsius and resisting to the strong winds. Wood is often used to create sculptures.
The picture was created with a Nikon D40X camera and Nikon 55-200mm VR AF-S f/4-5.6G ED lens, using these settings: exposure time – 1/250 seconds, focal length – 55 mm, ISO – 200, F- number – 4,0.