After waking up late for class and looking out the window, even in February I could have sworn it was Christmas morning. Snow poured on over everything, including the spruce trees that are the subject of this photo. Coniferous trees never lose there needles in the winter, like deciduous trees which shed their leaves. This way, the spruce tree saves a lot of energy because it does not have to grow a whole new set of needles in the spring. The dark green makes a striking contrast with the pure white snow.