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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Eric Hardy on December 11, 2009, 07:02:44 AM
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This is to wish all my good friends in the Ideas Genie Community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2010 in the garden.
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thank you very much eric and a merry christmas to you and anthea aswell, how deep is the snow in your area for that pic ;) ;D
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I can't remember how deep it was, Phil. This was February 2007. I will post two more photos taken that day
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One of our bamboos
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The common close to our house
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And a very Happy Christmas to everyone on the forum from George and family in Ireland. So far, no sign of a White Christmas :)
Peace on earth and goodwill to all men
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Had to study your pic for a while Eric, the flowers looked like mini daffs but then I realised is was Jasminun nudiflorum (I think). Merry Christmas to everyone on the forum and a happy gardening year. I'm already looking forward to spring and to seeing the results of my planting changes.
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but then I realised is was Jasminun nudiflorum
You are quite right, Brian. A bit more recognisable here
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Beautiful! Isnt it amazing how pristine those flowers are in such inclement conditions. Its a very valuable plant to offer cheer in the dead of winter! I have one on my front wall, and it peeps up and over the wall to cheer passers by.
Great photos Eric! Thanks for sharing.
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Love the image, Kathy & Laurie. Very artisitic posting.
Ah, I love this Christmas cheer :)
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EPHEMERAL PEARLS AND DIAMONDS FOR CHRISTMAS!
The common outside our gate is magic at the moment!
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:) I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A FABULOUS TIME!!! :)
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Amazing quality Eric, and you are have a very apt description - natures pearls and diamonds.
How did you manage to get such perfect focusing? How did you keep warm enough to stop camera shake ;D
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Thank you George.
How did you manage to get such perfect focusing?
I used automatic focus George but just with one central focusing point. I focused precisely on one of the gleaming jewels, kept the button half pressed then recomposed the picture.
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Thanks for that tip Eric. You certainly are very skilled in using and getting the best from that camera.
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Apologies for my absence recently.
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas
I am sure you will be busy with your Christmas fesivities, so you may not see this till later.
Best wishes
Malcolm and Lyn
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And a Merry Christmas to you and Lyn, Malcolm, and to all our members.
The family have gathered and we are sitting down to enjoy a chat!
Very best wishes to you all :)
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EPHEMERAL PEARLS AND DIAMONDS FOR CHRISTMAS!
Lovely shots Eric - would make better Christmas cards than the vast majority that are on offer! Truly and naturally magical.
Trevor
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I had an email from Jessie this morning wishing use a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
We had communicated before Chrstmas and I asked the question:
What do they do in Singapore at Christmas time?
Is it a holiday?
Heres a short extract from her reply, and I have asked Jessie to post it all. As always with Jessies crrespondence, it is heart warming.
All religions join in this joyous celebrations.
The main "High Street" - Orchard Road is closed to traffic
and deck up with all the Xmas decorations Xmas
Heres a link in Jessies email which let you see the festivities.
http://visionsanasini.blogspot.com/2009/12/sbg-dec-25-2009.html
Be sure to explore that blog! It is fascinating.
Posted by posted by darkmatter, a friend of Jessies at the Singapore Botanical Garden