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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: stenrasmussen on December 16, 2016, 23:36:42

Title: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: stenrasmussen on December 16, 2016, 23:36:42

This is from Nobels Gate in Oslo.
Df and 35/1.4 Ai-S @ f/5.6.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on December 16, 2016, 23:42:22

Familiar street (I lived there once upon a long time ago. With the American ambassador residence as the nearest neighbour, no less). Short duration event, but maximum impact.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: BW on December 16, 2016, 23:46:10

Beautiful scene Sten. What kind of tree is it? A magnolia of some kind? The contrasts are enchanting :)

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Akira on December 16, 2016, 23:52:10

Wow, I'm totally deceived.  Well done!  :D

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Anthony on December 16, 2016, 23:56:02

Not what I expect from winter in Norway.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on December 16, 2016, 23:57:40

Not a recent photo, for sure. This is late April or early May.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Akira on December 16, 2016, 23:58:36

Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on December 16, 2016, 23:57:40

Not a recent photo, for sure. This is late April or early May.

I think I observe snow accumulated on the flowers?

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on December 17, 2016, 00:03:08

Indeed we might have snow in Oslo at that time of the year, but falling petals are the most probable source ... The Prunus has short-lived flowers.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: stenrasmussen on December 17, 2016, 00:25:39

This is from last year when I met up with the Bear (we spent some worthwhile hours together in Bjørn's neighborhood).  I have no idea what tree this is but perhaps a cherry of some sort..?

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Bill De Jager on December 17, 2016, 01:08:18

Quote from: stenrasmussen on December 17, 2016, 00:25:39

This is from last year when I met up with the Bear (we spent some worthwhile hours together in Bjørn's neighborhood).  I have no idea what tree this is but perhaps a cherry of some sort..?

As Bjørn stated, it's a tree in the genus Prunus, also known in English as the stone fruits due to the single large, hard, central seed in the fruit.  This group includes all the peaches, plums, almonds, cherries, and related trees and shrubs.  Despite the differences in their fruits they are quite closely related, and have very similar flowers that often put on quite a show in the springtime.  Some varieties are selected for the quality of their fruits and some for the quality of their flowers.

Sten, that photo is strikingly beautiful with the tremendous color contrast.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Hugh_3170 on December 17, 2016, 02:53:14

I cannot agree more - a really nice image.

Quote from: Bill De Jager on December 17, 2016, 01:08:18

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Sten, that photo is strikingly beautiful with the tremendous color contrast.

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: stenrasmussen on December 18, 2016, 20:26:15

Thanks all!
Here's the sibling in mono this time:

Title: Re: Oslo springy thingy
Post by: Erik Lund on December 18, 2016, 21:51:51

Springtime Brilliant :)