Five candles by happypat

Five candles

This is a Korean Fir, we had one at our old house so when we moved here this tree was among the 52 or so trees we have planted round the field & garden.
It has excelled itself this year & lots of these candles which eventually turn pink.
I have been continuing my painting journey today & moved to the front porch & door. So important as it's usually the first thing the B&B 's can judge the place by. I have taken a before & will show you the finished result when it's finished.must say I am getting tired now but don't want to stop as I have plenty to do & know very well if I stop I will never start again this year!

Three good things:
1. Although my shoulder is painful at night it's bearing up pretty well.
2. Sunny & very warm with no wind.....great painting weather!
3. I am picking photos to enter for the local agriculture show.....just need to order some ink to print them.....a very expensive item indeed!
Neat shot keep going with the painting.yep ink is expensive
June 9th, 2014  
What a lovely old fir tree and doesn't it have such gorgeous and large cones Aren't they beautiful in their lime green frilly edges and the tops a tanny pink ! I hope you are not overdoing it Pat but I know if you are like me --once started on a project --I must finish it !
June 9th, 2014  
really neat tree! The cones are so pretty
June 9th, 2014  
@beryl oh I am over doing it full on a Beryl....on a roll & can't stop now....painting makes such a difference especially when you are completely changing the colour! Us women are like that though aren't we....at least I am.!
June 9th, 2014  
Great photo :) I think it's be much cheaper to take your chosen photos on an SD card to ASDA and get them printed there - it costs between 20p-50p a print and considering that you only need a handful printing, it'd be much better value getting them done there I imagine.
June 9th, 2014  
Gorgeous type of tree and cones. Great capture. Hope you feel better.
June 9th, 2014  
@guycalledjack yes you could be right jack...I haven't taken photos to,the printers for ages....do need some ink though as I do sometimes print stuff off.
June 9th, 2014  
@anazad511 just tired but satisfied Ana thank you.
June 9th, 2014  
Love the cones on this tree.. look forward to seeing them when they turn pink.. well done you and all that painting..
June 9th, 2014  
A lovely candelabra effect captured here.
June 9th, 2014  
Great cones and shapes. Nice pic. I hate having to buy ink!
June 9th, 2014  
Very grand! Nice shot
June 9th, 2014  
I love the bokeh in this
June 9th, 2014  
What a beautiful tree, love the cones and can't wait to see a photo of them pink.
June 9th, 2014  
This is amazing...I think lots of plants are the best ever this year.
June 9th, 2014  
they are amazing candles Pat and are showcased with a wonderful bokeh background. Take your photos on a usb stick down to your local processing shop or supermarket to do the printing. They only cost a few pence and the equipment is top notch, far better and cheaper than messing around with your own printers !
June 9th, 2014  
Fabulous - and rather exotic.
June 9th, 2014  
@phil_howcroft thanks Phil, MIT just do that...will have to buy a USB stick then next time I go out.
June 9th, 2014  
@happypat you can also use tour SD / CF card from your camera too. If you have post processed an image you can just copy them as a different filename back to your memory card :)
June 9th, 2014  
A Fav
June 10th, 2014  
Love this one Pat
June 10th, 2014  
so gorgeous...love the repeated patterns and greens!
June 10th, 2014  
Great texture. I like the shot!
June 10th, 2014  
JH
Good on you with all the painting. Keep at it! We are only renting here but still the flat is already creaking with half-done jobs.
June 10th, 2014  
Lovely contrast of textures between the cones and leaves - great shot.
June 10th, 2014  
Nice shot, they do look like candles a bit like we used to have on our Christmas tree when we were kids.

The painting gets addictive doesn't it. Our house in Melbourne I painted from room to room. All together 14 rooms and then I started on the fences and the balcony, passageways and landings. David can paint this house, ha ha.
June 10th, 2014  
What pretty, frilly fir cones. Beautiful focus, lovely bokeh and great composition. Happy painting, I once had a blitz and couldn't stop painting and it went on into the late evening. I vow not to start again, hats off to you! Be lovely when you've finished.
June 10th, 2014  
@onewing @lucypics I agree very compulsive......our house has always been mostly stained dark wood so am lightening it all up.stopped at the hallway door as it suits dark & woodsy in there but the kitchen looks so much brighter.....where to stop, utility room next! Once I stop I know that will be it so onwards I go!
June 10th, 2014  
Looks like a lovely tree. 52 trees is a major achievement. One of my favourite trees is looking very sorry for itself this year - it's way bigger than the catalogues say so I'm guessing it's just old age but I'll be sorry to lose it. It's not giving enough shade to the hammock! Once you start painting you've got to keep going or keep washing brushes!
June 10th, 2014  
@judithg acrylic paint is the answer Judith......so easy to manage & soon dries.
June 10th, 2014  
These are lovely, would be nice to see them pink too.
June 11th, 2014  
that is a really beautiful bunch of cones! faved
June 20th, 2014  
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