HAPPY CHRISTMAS

[Eric Hardy]

This is to wish all my good friends in the Ideas Genie Community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2010 in the garden.

[roiphil]

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   

[Eric Hardy]

I can't remember how deep it was, Phil. This was February 2007. I will post two more photos taken that day


One of our bamboos


The common close to our house

[ideasguy]

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

[NightHawk]

[Brian Denison]

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.

[Eric Hardy]

but then I realised is was Jasminun nudiflorum

You are quite right, Brian. A bit more recognisable here

[ideasguy]

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.

[ideasguy]

Love the image, Kathy & Laurie. Very artisitic posting.
Ah, I love this Christmas cheer

[Eric Hardy]

EPHEMERAL PEARLS AND DIAMONDS FOR CHRISTMAS!

The common outside our gate is magic at the moment!

















  I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A FABULOUS TIME!!! 

[ideasguy]

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

[Eric Hardy]

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.

[ideasguy]

Thanks for that tip Eric. You certainly are very skilled in using and getting the best from that camera.

[Lyn and Malcolm]

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

[ideasguy]

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

[Trevor Ellis]

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

[ideasguy]

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