I had to do a little research beginning with a 1947 copy of “Cacti for the Amateur” by Scott E. Haselton, where I found the genus; Gymnocalycium and from the internet I found what I believe to be the species; Mihanovichii.Originally Posted by Propter W.
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Thank you.
You know I had brain fever, and that is to be mad.
Gilliatt Gurgle wrote.... The first one looks like Hyacinth (?) and the second one looks like sprouts from a Chia Pet or something inside a terrium.
Yes! the first is a Hyacinth and the second...well you are close. It is moss grass growing wild along side the waterfall in my pond.
Your Cati are great too!
My seasons here range from bitter cold to sultry hot and in the summer all of my Cati keep company out on the deck. This year when then needed to move in doors I found them a comfy home.
Nothing like an empty fish tank along with a grow light to make everyone happy!
Everyone finds himself in the world where he belongs. The essential thing is to have a fixed point from which to check its reality now and then.
Ancient Egyptian Inner Temples
Fanatastic arrangement and what a novel idea using an aquarium with growing lamp. They appear to be thriving quite well.
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Thank You G.Gurgle.....
I love photography...enjoy writing too..but taking pictures seem to speak so much louder to me!
Visual moments to never be captured again....
these photos help me to write...but I can never come close to the awesome unbelievable feelings I have when I hold camera in hand and shoot.
My Dream....to be a photographer for National Geo.
sigh.....
Everyone finds himself in the world where he belongs. The essential thing is to have a fixed point from which to check its reality now and then.
Ancient Egyptian Inner Temples
Oisauce got some new ones I could share.
"We are animals with problems that no other animal has." - Radam J. Starkiller
I took my camera out on a country walk for some random shots on a fine day.
Cottage at Pixham Mill
Vapour trails over Betchworth farmland
The Dolphin, a favourite country pub
The Old Forge at Betchworth
Footpath to Brockham
Scenic view
Another pretty country cottage en route to Brockham
Brockham Church and vicarage
Manor House at Brockham
And finally, Milly getting up to mischief.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Revolte ~ very cool! The last on is a great shot!
kittypaws
Everyone finds himself in the world where he belongs. The essential thing is to have a fixed point from which to check its reality now and then.
Ancient Egyptian Inner Temples
Emil ~ love the architecture....I felt like I was walking along with you. Nice crisp, clean shots....what are you shooting with?
Thanks for the trip, I found it refreshing!
kittypaws
Everyone finds himself in the world where he belongs. The essential thing is to have a fixed point from which to check its reality now and then.
Ancient Egyptian Inner Temples
Glad you liked them, it's not often that we get nice clear weather in the UK although the camera seems capable of dealing with most light conditions. It's a Nikon D3000,
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Absotuley stunning, especially the Brockham Church and vicarage with the unusual cloud pattern backdrop. The Nikon is working great.I took my camera out on a country walk for some random shots on a fine day.
Footpath to Brockham
Brockham Church and vicarage
Looks like it was a fine day indeed.
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Gee, so many good photos - good this isn't a competition...
Gilliat got to me about submitting some actual photos so here are a few practice shots
Helicopters:
Wasps:
And a twinkly star magnified 300 000 or 3 000 000 times (I can't remember):
Last edited by MystyrMystyry; 05-29-2011 at 08:05 AM.
Actually if the star doesn't show up properly I've had a lot of trouble with the compression
Thanks Gilliatte,
They're not really my photos, as such, because the camera was on auto and I was able to use the tele-photo lens to line up each picture. As I've said before, having a miniature computer with a lens makes it so much easier. I haven't worked out how to use the manual override so for the moment it stays on auto.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Does your camera automatically press the shutter button as well?
Got to get me one of those babies, Emil
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