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johnw

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2008, 11:30:01 PM »
Quote from: mark smyth on October 12, 2008, 10:55:04 PM
Nerine sarniensis

Wonderful document of Wisley Mark. Thanks so much.

Which camera were you using for the Nerine shots?  I have a Nikon Coolpix 8700 asnd have yet to take a decent Nerine shot with it. The reds and strong pink fade out even with an on-the-spot white balance setting. And have yet to catch the sparkle.

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2008, 11:37:17 PM »
John I use a point and shoot Canon Ixus 900Ti
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2008, 06:15:47 AM »
Quote from: mark smyth on October 12, 2008, 10:23:55 PM
"I have only seen those in blue and white. These colours are fantastic'
"I wouldnt have those growing in my grass. Look at the mess"

Referring to the Nerine sarniensis and the Crocus
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mark smyth

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2008, 06:20:40 AM »
OK here goes again with the last.

Orchids
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mark smyth

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2008, 06:27:12 AM »
Oxalis pulchella tomentosa
Polyxena corymbosa
Parodia magnifica
Polyxena pygmaea
Polyxena ensifolia ensifolia
Polyxena maughanii
?Salvia

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2008, 06:30:31 AM »
Strumaria truncata
unknown with lovely leaves
Water feature
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2008, 08:34:10 AM »
Wonderful series of pictures Mark!
I love those Nerines and the South African bulbs.
I hope you will change the name of Parodia corymbosa into Polyxena corymbosa??
Nice parody ??  ;D ;D
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2008, 08:55:14 AM »
oops  :-[

I was so tired last night after only 5 hours sleep on Saturday night and then stayed up to 11.30pm to edit the photos last night on my slow PC
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #23 on: October 13, 2008, 09:32:36 AM »
Wonderful stuff Mark !
Cheap flight but very valuable pix  ;D !
Never had seen Polyxena corymbosa before - what a stunning plant !!!!  :o

It's been too long since I was in Wisley, must make plans for next year.

Thanks again for the show !
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2008, 09:36:24 AM »
Although I don't fly, I believe that there is a surcharge of £3 at Norwich airport just for flying from there! ::)
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2008, 10:49:29 AM »
Lovely series Mark - many thanks.

That birds next fungus is wonderful, and you've restarted my itch for Massonia ;) ;D ;D
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2008, 08:30:18 PM »
Ashley photos dont show the beauty of Massonia. They have to be seen in real life.

Wisley has the best selection of bulbs for sale that I have ever seen including single named Crocus selling for about £5 each. I didnt buy any because any Crocus could be in the packet.

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2008, 08:49:55 PM »
Fabulous photos Mark,  2pounds 'wisely' spent.  That amount would not get even get us to town in a taxi, let alone to the airport. 

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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2008, 10:14:10 PM »
My Massonia depressa didn't open but has fat seed pods!
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Re: Visit to Wisley
« Reply #29 on: October 14, 2008, 10:34:39 AM »
Quote from: Lesley Cox on October 13, 2008, 10:14:10 PM
My Massonia depressa didn't open but has fat seed pods!

What an irresistible invitation!  Remember me please Lesley if you have more than you need ;)
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