Sunday, January 31, 2010

SundayStills - texture

During a bitterly cold winter day, a visit to a conservatory will lift one's spirits immeasurably.
... the sun shone brightly while inside
a water wheel at Allan Gardens
amaryllis against weathered barnboard

the cactus garden
... where texture abounds

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43 comments:

  1. persiflageJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    You take such lovely photos. Although I prefer lilies to cacti.

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  2. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 31, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    I won't like to sit on your beautiful rounded "stools". They are so beautiful.

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  3. Cindy January 31, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Beautiful, love the colors in all of them. I can hardly wait to get outside and play in my yard. take care.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    the last one is not a texture i would like you feel i don't think.. :/ eeep
    great photographs though

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  5. GillyJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Wonderful texture photos. Those cactus are simply gorgeous!

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  6. SueannJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Fabulous photos!! I so want spring to come. What a great way to spend your day. In a garden. Wow!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Really great textural choices. I love them both, but I'm partial to barn wood. :)

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  8. secret agent womanJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    I love those sort of places in winter. I went into a butterfly garden at Niagara Falls one Thanksgiving and loved the contrast of the snow and cold outside and the tropical feel inside.

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  9. IreneJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    That was a lovely garden to visit. It makes me warm inside just to look at the photos.

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  10. ShirleyJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Lovely photos, the amaryllis is excellent.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    I think would enjoy a trip to a conservatory right now. How refreshing!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    we all need a taste of summer right now!

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  13. GailJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Great photos!

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  14. EdJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Great shots, I really like the waterwheel..:-)

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  15. LindaJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Thanks for the outing.....after this winter I needed it. I love the cactus shot.

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  16. GailOJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I am definitely due a visit to my local nursery...beautiful photos and they did warm me up:)

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  17. thecrazysheepladyJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    As always, great shots! The amaryllis especially.

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  18. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Persiflage: thanks. I'm not a huge cacti fan, either - but these were huge cacti!

    Ann: they are massive, aren't they? the benches provided were much more comfortable.

    Cinner: it has just started to get bitterly cold here, the buds will all be frozen now.

    Chloe: very prickly, to say the least!

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  19. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Gilly: the were astounding.

    SueAnn: I met a friend there, and unfortunately, a snow storm swirled around us after we left to find lunch!

    Dibear: I rather like that barnboard myself

    SAW: I've been there, too. Isn't it wonderful? this is a free conservatory in the middle of downtown Toronto.

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  20. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Nora: it was a perfect meeting place. the best part is that the gardens change with the seasons so you are never bored.

    Shirley: I like the delicate piping on the edge of the amaryllis. thanks.

    Stine: you are not that far away... next time you are in Toronto, it is worth stopping.

    Brenda: except Ann who is in NZ and Chloe in AU!

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  21. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Gail: thank you

    Ed: the water wheel was a nice added element

    Linda: I don't like cacti in my house, but these were magnificent to look at. thanks.

    Oliag: you will be filled with such hope for a new beginning seeing the new plants.

    crazysheeplady: thank you.

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  22. AmyJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    The weathered barn texture is gorgeous; really great eye to catch the flower in front of it. Really good contrast.

    Now to check out this Sunday Stills (finally!).

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  23. VictoriaJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Brilliant and gorgeous! Fantastic shots!
    Kiki~

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  24. XUPJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    I feel warmer already.

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  25. HollyJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    love the contrast of the amaryllis and the barn board. Good job!

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  26. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    AmyR: I think the barn board is my favourite, and a nice contrast to such an elegant flower.
    glad you decided to join Sunday Stills, too!

    Kiki: thank you, I'm glad you like them.

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  27. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    XUP: I'm glad. we need the warmth and promise of spring.

    Holly: thanks, my favourite, too

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  28. The SagittarianJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Oh so lovely, I do like the cacti....I have some at home but am planning on bringing them to work. They make a statement I reckon!

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  29. dennisthemennis.co.ukJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    I love the amaryllis. x

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  30. VioletSkyJanuary 31, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Sagittarian: yes... that would make a statement!

    Dennisthemenace: just for you. thanks.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Great detail in your flower shots. I like the colors too. Very nice job.

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  32. allhorsestuffJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Those Cacti- wow!!!
    Nice assortment of textures here.
    KK

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  33. CharJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    beautiful shots - my favorite is the flower against the weathered wood

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  34. VioletSkyFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    morephotosplease: thank you

    allhorsestuff: my friend and I sat looking in amazement at the size of those cacti for a long time. thanks.

    char: thanks, mine too.

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  35. SusanFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    I love that amaryllis! I've never seen one that is outlined like that. Very nice shots!

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  36. HelenaFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I'm a sucker for amaryllis!

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  37. VioletSkyFebruary 1, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Susan: that red edge makes it looks more delicate than one assumes an amaryllis to be

    Lena: same here. I always get two at Christmas - sometimes you can actually hear them growing!

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  38. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 2, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    good textures, really pretty photos- i especially like that cacti one :)

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  39. VioletSkyFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Johnny: thanks, I'm glad the cacti one doesn't make anyone dizzy, with the odd angle!

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  40. Jeannette StGFebruary 3, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    The waterwheel looks very classy, and the flowers have their own beauty -even the cacti! Sorry it's so cold!

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  41. Susan EllisFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    I recognize these plants! Saw them this morning...beautiful!

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  42. VioletSkyFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Jeannette: the cacti are rather impressive when they are this big!

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  43. VioletSkyFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Susan: glad you dropped by!

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