http://mabuse.aminus3.com/ eclectic imaging - Recent Comments Recent visitor comments from MadScientist's daily photoblog. MadScientist en Copyright 2009 MadScientist http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1460886 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1#c1460886 António Pires (Portugal) At least you have a day with blue sky. Not enough compensation for that chaos you talk about, I presume.

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:39:50 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1460885 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1#c1460885 Ana Lúcia (Portugal) A scene of magnificent splendor.
May I also wish you and your dear ones again a truly Merry and Blessed Christmas!! :)

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:24:33 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1460884 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1#c1460884 Linerberry (New Zealand) For some reason I am so envious of everyone having snow this year as I sit here in 21 degrees at 9pm!!!
A wonderful shot ms!!
i wish you and you family a happy Festive Season:-)

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:54:18 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1460883 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1#c1460883 Ted (United Kingdom) Michael has already said it...the "oh my god it's snowing" phenomenon is not uniquely German. It's reassuring to know that it's not just British as well!

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:43:10 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1460882 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1#c1460882 Michael (United Kingdom) Not just Germany, the UK too has ground to a halt. I think it has always been this way, it's just that our fast pace modern lifestyle doesn't accept "Delay".

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:01:58 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1460881 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-23.html?comment=1#c1460881 Japanalia (Japan) The street looks so peaceful as if silenced by the blanket of snow. And the house in the background seems to have ICED decorations all over the facade! very nice effect in comparison to the rest of the buildings. We have no snow here, just blue sky and 13 deg C at noon!

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:50:37 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460880 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460880 Japanalia (Japan) I'd never consider you superficial as I am used to the Orthodox churches which are ALL about icons and ornaments! I LOVE icons, it is a unique art! And if I had more space on my walls at home I'd aquire some more! My bedroom walls look like a museum!

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:45:52 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460879 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460879 Christine Walsh (United States) Good choice for a Christmas tree. I have something similar this year as I no longer will purchase trees just for the holiday. You must have tall ceilings!

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:01:30 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460878 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460878 Christine Walsh (United States) I love the red ceiling! I'm also a sucker for lines so this pic is really great.

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:58:15 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460877 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460877 Philip (United Kingdom) Very unique and it does not need lights! Great story - thanks for sharing.

Beats paying £35 for one which is what we did.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:52:55 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460876 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460876 Ted (United Kingdom) Nice one MS!
I too lost an Acacia dealbata in winter despite it supposedly being hardy...but you appear to have given it pride of place in a five star hotel...does it have a name yet?
The best Christmas story since It's a Wonderful Life!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:28:03 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460875 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460875 Steven (United States) So it looks like the dining room furniture was moved outside to the balcony to make room for the tree. :-) Might need a bigger pot soon.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:23:06 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460874 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460874 B.Held (United States) awesome idea ;-)

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:13:31 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460873 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460873 Ana Lúcia (Portugal) A wattle! Is not the traditional Christmas tree! Funny.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:32:51 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460872 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460872 Self-Indulgence (United States) That one is ready to go outside!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:40:14 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460871 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460871 MARIANA (Canada) that is funny tree. I would not like to have it in my place :)) and especially not on this place :))

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:37:16 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460870 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460870 António Pires (Portugal) The genus for sure, this very species (Acacia dealbata) I think it has been planted in Portugal where it constitutes an invasive species. It destroys native species and it is very difficult to get rid of. After a fire it's the first to recover (either from the roots or from fire resistant seeds). Nevertheless, in flowering season adds lots of yellow colour to our landscape.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:10:39 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460869 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460869 akarui (Japan) Well it makes a nice Christmas tree and you could put a few decorations or little lamps to give it more a Christmas look.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:39:40 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460868 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460868 Manel (Spain) Interesting history , thanks a lot for it. My ST contribution here

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:37:46 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460867 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460867 akarui (Japan) I did remember that strange ceiling on a previous picture but we can see it better here. Very colorful.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:35:30 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460866 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460866 Marleen (Netherlands) Ahhh- you surely saved this beautiful tree:-) The Acacia smells awesome- I know.
Great action and ST shot!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:32:14 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460865 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460865 MrsAmber (United Kingdom) It is rather large for a permanent indoor plant..but I'm glad it's there for this harsh weather we are experiencing. The flowers are lovely so it's for the best! Good picture...nice house/flat!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:02:57 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460864 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460864 Peter (Netherlands) Better save a live tree than a cut one.

Wishing you and your loved ones all the joys of the season.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:07:26 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460863 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460863 Japanalia (Japan) WOW! ....This is excellent! If it fares well inside, you should keep there! It makes such a difference to an interior to have a tree inside the room! I am FOR rooms like jungles!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:18:31 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460862 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460862 Japanalia (Japan) All those lines and shapes and colours ,though so different and some unexpected, manage to unite finally into a most pleasant whole! An exciting puzzle!( I couldn't pray inside an exciting puzzle,could I?!)

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:14:21 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1460861 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1#c1460861 Japanalia (Japan) One more of your treasured shots! We are a bunch here that never miss your postings AND your precious information!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:09:23 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-19.html?comment=1460860 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-19.html?comment=1#c1460860 Japanalia (Japan) Without that crucified Jesus...I wouldn't have taken it for a church! Undertones are immediately present...a fortress for the Church......

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:02:35 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460859 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460859 Linerberry (New Zealand) What a superb story...love it!!!
Fantastic silliness....Happy ST!!!! lol hahahahaha!!!!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:12:37 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1460858 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-22.html?comment=1#c1460858 Michael (United Kingdom) I like having trees indoors, but this one will need lots of pruning. How about a few parrots and a monkey to make it really exotic :0

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:43:54 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1460857 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1#c1460857 Michael (United Kingdom) Manfred... you are becoming forgetful :0 As a teaser, you might have a look at a modern church whose design quotes this portal and that we have visited some months ago. At Albertus !!!

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:22:53 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460856 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460856 Michael (United Kingdom) A geometric puzzle, and a very unique shot.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:57:08 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460855 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460855 Jen (United States) Great lines and colors

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:08:36 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1460854 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1#c1460854 JoeB (Canada) Majestic in size, is the different stone intentional or built at different times.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:54:23 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460853 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460853 JoeB (Canada) The colour is unexpected very bright and warm the ceiling seems to need column support or it might fall.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:50:03 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460852 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460852 flyingwind风飞扬 (Barbados) very nice!

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:51:21 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460851 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460851 Self-Indulgence (United States) The amazing things you see when you turn your face to the heavens! Really great capture.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:53:10 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460850 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460850 Philip (United Kingdom) I could look at the ceiling and angles all day.

The red is unusual in a church ceiling. Do you know if there is any historical reason why this colour was chosen?

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:06:28 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460849 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460849 Curly (United Kingdom) Amazing geometry to the design!

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:14:56 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460848 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460848 PD (United States) Like the patterns in the ceiling.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:21:29 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460847 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460847 KriKridesign (Switzerland) picture of the day!

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:15:43 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460846 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460846 Steven (United States) Quite a dizzying, yet enjoyable, view that you have captured in this PoV! Love the warm color.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:43:47 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460845 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460845 B.Held (United States) i really like the angle here.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:21:45 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460844 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460844 MARIANA (Canada) Looks great ! Love these orange color of the ceiling !

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:53:58 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-18.html?comment=1460843 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-18.html?comment=1#c1460843 dj.tigersprout (United States) very graphic -- almost looks like an intaglio print! :)

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:58:45 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-17.html?comment=1460842 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-17.html?comment=1#c1460842 dj.tigersprout (United States) beautiful tonalities and detail!

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:58:17 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1460841 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-20.html?comment=1#c1460841 dj.tigersprout (United States) very stately!! ;)

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:57:30 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460840 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460840 dj.tigersprout (United States) PERFECT color and lighting -- AMAZING frame and subject matter -- a very strong and compelling image -- 5 stars!!

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:57:13 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460839 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460839 António Pires (Portugal) I would say (probably wrongly) that the columns were inspired in those columns shaped as palm trees in the final Gothic. A sort of abstract palm trees.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:22:54 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1460838 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-21.html?comment=1#c1460838 Ronnie 2¢ (United Kingdom) Such a strange mixture of shapes and materials . . it does not really resolve itself for me.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:20:44 EST http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-19.html?comment=1460837 http://mabuse.aminus3.com/image/2009-12-19.html?comment=1#c1460837 Ronnie 2¢ (United Kingdom) What a strange but fascinating history . . it would be so puzzling to come across this without knowing the story !

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