These are the last seeds from a “Tree of Heaven” that I just had removed from my yard. They turn lovely shades of gold and red in the fall, but the tree itself was a terrible nuisance, popping up seedlings everywhere, and it—well, frankly, it smelled to heaven when you brush against the foliage. It did give lots of shade, but I have other trees ready to take over that duty. Farewell, you old bother. They’re coming back Saturday to get the other one. I’ve got pictures of both, which is all I’ll ever wish to keep. :-)

Nikon D3000 w/ 18-55mm lens