Photography At Home

[aligreto]

Yes it is. That tree is only about 5 mtr. from where I am sitting right now and the dappled sunlight is filling the canopy with the young green leaves swaying in a gentle breeze against a blue sky. It is quite relaxing to look at. 

[MusicTurner]

Yes it is. That tree is only about 5 mtr. from where I am sitting right now and the dappled sunlight is filling the canopy with the young green leaves swaying in a gentle breeze against a blue sky. It is quite relaxing to look at. 

Yes, we're having Spring here in Denmark too of course, most vegetation is blossoming, but weather is cloudy right now, it will be better in a couple of days.

I have only been to Ireland once, maybe 15 years ago, a short trip for about 10 days in early April to Dublin, Glendalough/Rathdrum and Kilkenny, but though the weather was mild, almost no trees were in blossom back then (I realize of course that most of those on your photo are green all the year round) ... but maybe climate change and earlier Spring has also occurred over there, like here generally, where it probably comes about 2 weeks earlier, as regards some aspects maybe even a month ...

[aligreto]

I bought some tulips.

I very much like your light blue glass jars/decanters. One could do wonderful things photographically with them given right light.

[aligreto]

Yes, we're having Spring here in Denmark too of course, most vegetation is blossoming, but weather is cloudy right now, it will be better in a couple of days.

I have only been to Ireland once, maybe 15 years ago, a short trip for about 10 days in early April to Dublin, Glendalough/Rathdrum and Kilkenny, but though the weather was mild, almost no trees were in blossom back then (I realize of course that most of those on your photo are green all the year round) ... but maybe climate change and earlier Spring has also occurred over there, like here generally, where it probably comes about 2 weeks earlier, as regards some aspects maybe even a month ...

Dublin is not an attractive city but Kilkenny is so I am pleased that you were there. Glendalough and Rathdrum and the surrounding countryside are wonderful places to visit and are not too far from where I live. We have spent quite many happy days hillwalking around there in the past.
Unfortunately the trees in my garden are not green all year round and have only burst into life within the last couple of weeks. The three squirrels that live in the trees seem to enjoy eating the husks of the buds.

[MusicTurner]

Yes, I stayed at hostels in Kilkenny and Rathdrum, and at a hotel in Dublin - in Kilkenny, I was given a tour of the castle, and from Rathdrum I rented a bike and had a lovely trip to Glendalough, on a really beautiful sunny day.

That must be a good place to live in Ireland, since you ave both the features of the capital and great nature close by ... !

Hope to go back some day and visit the Western and Northern parts of the country too ...

[aligreto]

Yes, I stayed at hostels in Kilkenny and Rathdrum, and at a hotel in Dublin - in Kilkenny, I was given a tour of the castle, and from Rathdrum I rented a bike and had a lovely trip to Glendalough, on a really beautiful sunny day.

That must be a good place to live in Ireland, since you ave both the features of the capital and great nature close by ... !

Hope to go back some day and visit the Western and Northern parts of the country too ...

Definitely places worth visiting. Make sure to bring your camera; plenty of photo opportunities to be had. 

[MusicTurner]

Will do 

[Wanderer]

There are various reasons for this chalk-coating of trees; it is mainly because 1) it will deflect the sun's warming in winter and then prevent too much contrast in temperatures; 2) it will stabilize the temperature of the tree itself, as an isolating layer; and 3) the chalk tends to clean parts of the tree in relation to damaging insects, funghi, bacteria etc. In Greece for example, it is done to keep say ants away, I am told; and then the chalk can be mixed with certain anti-insect ingredients. The Yugoslav couple has a large family & they tend to keep the products for themselves, but I do have a chat with the old man now and then ...

It's not chalk, but hydrated lime. In Greece its use on trees is done by limewashing the bark and certain branches as a disinfectant and in order to keep insects and pests away from the trees. The mixture is also used to whitewash walls, bases of buildings, edges of alleys and to paint decorative patterns - especially in villages.

[MusicTurner]

It's not chalk, but hydrated lime. In Greece its use on trees is done by limewashing the bark and certain branches as a disinfectant and in order to keep insects and pests away from the trees. The mixture is also used to whitewash walls, bases of buildings, edges of alleys and to paint decorative patterns - especially in villages.

Sorry, a translation error from me; 'chalk' probably isn't the word, in Denmark we use the word 'kalk', which is also correctly translated as 'calcium' in English, not 'chalk' (whereas "'chalk" is actually "'kridt' in Danish). The exact meanings differ.

I talked to my neighbour who ~'chalks' his trees, and he was using the word 'kalk' too. He said that he even brought it from his home country, Yugoslavia, up here, from a visit down there.

[steve ridgway]

A stone marked by lichen.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

It's not chalk, but hydrated lime. In Greece its use on trees is done by limewashing the bark and certain branches as a disinfectant and in order to keep insects and pests away from the trees. The mixture is also used to whitewash walls, bases of buildings, edges of alleys and to paint decorative patterns - especially in villages.

Neat!  Thanks for the info.  Do they paint it onto the trees and buildings or spray it these days?

[aligreto]

Not very exciting but I am always looking for patterns; even parallel lines will do.

[aligreto]

A stone marked by lichen.

At first quick look I thought that it was a toad.

[Irons]

Not very exciting but I am always looking for patterns; even parallel lines will do.

Pills?

[steve ridgway]

Not very exciting but I am always looking for patterns; even parallel lines will do.

[aligreto]

More patterns.
Is it a stairway to heaven?
No, it is the grill on top of a radiator taken at an angle using differential focusing.

[aligreto]

Pills?

Yes, but prescribed medication 

[steve ridgway]

More patterns.
Is it a stairway to heaven?
No, it is the grill on top of a radiator taken at an angle using differential focusing.

The gradual softening of focus is a good effect, like receding into the distance.

[steve ridgway]

Some wall.

[steve ridgway]

Some water.