Latest Bulb Log 2016

[ashley]

This week I celebrate reaching one of those significant numbers the
700th Bulb Log.

Congratulations Ian.  That is a magnificent achievement. 
I'm surely only one of very many to find my way to the SRGC through your excellent Bulb Logs.

[Carolyn]

Thanks, Ian, your bulb log is eagerly awaited every week. I have learned so much from reading it.

[Robert]

Ian,

I just finished reading your latest Bulb Log. As usual I found it very edifying. 700 - very    !

However, I do have a question.....

One of these days I would like to purchase an upgraded digital camera. My current camera is very old. There is so much for me to learn, as I have to admit I know next to nothing about them. In your last Bulb Log you mentioned a "digital SLRs". What is this?

Thank you for your help! Knowing some of the terminology is a good starting point for me. 

[Ian Y]

Robert, digital single lens reflex cameras allow you to look through the lens using the eye piece and they have interchangeable lenses.
They tend to be  the most expensive but are not the best camera for everyone.
It is important to read and understand what the various types of camera offers in the way of controls and features and see what best fits with what you want to do with the pictures you take.

I often think people buy an expensive digital SLR thinking it will give them better pictures and in theory it should but the most important feature of any camera is the person holding it - that is what can make the biggest difference.

For digital projection and sharing on the web the quality from my compact is fine also many images have been printed in books and journals.

[Robert]

Ian,

Thank you for some very sound advice. I have to admit that I like my present camera. There are a few improvements that would be helpful. 1.) My present camera uses an old type of lithium-ion battery that does not function well in cold weather. 2.) It is hard wired for auto-focus. I do not mind auto-focus, however there are times when it might be useful to turn it off. Other than that it is an excellent camera and has served me well for many years now.

Currently I am in no position to buy a new camera, however the topic of cameras does come up from time-to-time - a good time for me to ask some more questions. 

I appreciate that you have taken the time to answer my question. I know that simple is better for me, but there are some features that are important to me. I generally do not have time to look around at the stores and see the different types of cameras and ask the sales person questions. When the time comes to buy a new camera I am sure I will take a look locally and ask a few more questions.

[Ian Y]

Bulb Log 2516 showing Dactylorhiza purpurella in the garden and the wild.



http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2016Jun221466593369BULB_LOG_2516.pdf

[Ian Y]

Click the link for Bulb log 26 where bulb re-potting has started.



http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2016Jun291467198285BULB_LOG_2616.pdf

[Brian Ellis]

Good to see your 'Corrin' is doing so well, I know at least one person who will be pleased that mine has also increased

[Maggi Young]

It's a real delight to see it doing so well, Brian. It means such a lot to me - and even Ian likes it - and not just for it's history. 

[Maggi Young]

From Twitter by  fritillariaicones   
who showed this picture when  retweeting about Ian's  Latest Bulb Log.... "Learn from your bulbs during re-potting even the old scales communicate"      the super photo was

" taken to show the stem of the juvenile was connected to the base of the scale "

 
www.fritillariaicones.com
 

[John85]

What is name of the plant with yellow flowers growing on top of a bed at 7.59 please ?

[Ian Y]

What is name of the plant with yellow flowers growing on top of a bed at 7.59 please ?

John, that is a lovely wee Hypericum from Japan, neither of us can ever remember the specific name we will try and find out for you.

[Ian Y]

I am in Cordova, Alaska and yesterday we hiked uo to Crater Lake.
It is a long hike through beautiful woodland with loits of habitats along the trail from rain forrest to alpine at the top. Unfortunately we were in the cloud at the top which restricted what I could capture on camera but I do have a number that I will share in bulb logs when I return home.



Can anyone tell me what this plant is please?

[Maggi Young]

It's a Castilleja  - "Indian Paintbrush" - don't know the species.  Funny you should be getting an answer from  me!  M xx


Hmmm, possibly Castilleja miniata?
 

[Ian Y]

Thanks I thought it was that genus but I could not spell it will check out the species with that name.