Great flower shots Johanna. Have you ever attempted to dry those to make chamomile tea?Same plant (chamomile): iPhone (first photo) compared to Canon (second)
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Great flower shots Johanna. Have you ever attempted to dry those to make chamomile tea?Same plant (chamomile): iPhone (first photo) compared to Canon (second)
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You are a "Southern Gentleman", Andrew. You're from as far south as you can get in Australia without going to Tasmania.Very interesting post Dave, depicting fascinating architecture etc.
If I was a "southern gentleman" my house would have those same columns.
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LOL... Thanks sci. Well you got the "Southern" right.You are a "Southern Gentleman", Andrew. Your from as far south as you can get in Australia without going to Tasmania.
Thanks Diane, you're most kind. But how can I respond?Andrew, you will have to admit it, if only to yourself ,one of these days!
You truly are the kind of man that can make a lady swoon!
On your iPhone?
Hint, tap and hold on a lighter portion of the picture, say the sky, but not right on the sun. This will change the exposure level, emphasize the sunset colors and deepen the shadows. Once the AE Lock is on you can reframe the photo without changing the exposure.
Try this on any photo where you think your sky is too washed out, or the shadows too dark. Tap-hold on dark parts of the picture to increase exposure, and light parts of the picture to decrease it.
Basically, you lock the exposure to the part of the picture you most want to emphasize.
Thanks, Andrew!Great flower shots Johanna. Have you ever attempted to dry those to make chamomile tea?
Andrew
Very interesting post Dave, depicting fascinating architecture etc.
If I was a "southern gentleman" my house would have those same columns.
You chose some very good photos, they really show off the splendour of the mansion. Do you know when it was sold by the original owners?Thanks Andrew - for those interested or near enough to maybe visit - below are some more pics of the Berry Hill Mansion/Resort (all from the web but selected carefully - ) - first 3 images show the mansion from the entrance driveway and from the grounds, along w/ a night view w/ the lights on (on the latter, I placed a blue arrow which was a small parlor, which now is part of the dining room where we ate dinner).
The next 4 pics are some interior views of this well preserved Greek Revival mansion - the magnificent double staircase from front and back to the upper levels - several suites can be rented (if we we return will try to rent one of those although the plumbing is said to be from early in the last century, of course updated). The library was converted into a small bar w/ a view to the right front parlor and imported original Italian marble fireplaces - separating the library from the front parlor were two huge 'in the wall' sliding doors (note that ceilings in these old mansions were 12-14 ft. in height) - I suspect that in the 1800s, after dinner, the ladies would occupy the front parlor, the doors would be shut, and the men would be in the parlor smoking cigars and drinking - likely talking business and politics. Next two images of the billiards room (which can still be used by guests) and one of the canopied bedrooms.
Final pics of the Carrington Dining room - our eating room was adjacent in the small parlor (location shown again by the blue arrow). We started w/ an interesting romaine lettuce salad w/ an interesting blue cheese dressing, homemade; Susan and the shrimp & grits made in a southern style w/ smoked bacon; I had the a special for the night, i.e. grilled swordfish w/ Asian flavored sautéed veggies & basmati rice. Dessert was a shared strawberry shortcake w/ a properly made biscuit, fresh whipped cream, and most importantly, strawberries grown locally and just picked. I had a Virginia Viognier wine which was quite good; finally, our waiter made us some delicious cappuccino to accompany the dessert.
Last image of Darby's Tavern which was the old attached kitchen of the mansion - quite rustic and offering casual food (hours can be limited - in fact food availability was one of our complaints, i.e. the hours and meals, e.g. no lunch is offered except on the weekend). But I had a couple of Virginia beers on tap, a nice IPA and a delicious brown ale. Dave
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You chose some very good photos, they really show off the splendour of the mansion. Do you know when it was sold by the original owners?
Following a century of Bruce family ownership, The Berry Hill Estate was sold and sat vacant until 1997, when a France-based global corporation joined forces with the Virginia Board of Historic Resources in an ambitious collaboration to restore the property to its original grandeur. After its multimillion-dollar restoration and conversion in July 1999, The Berry Hill Estate celebrated its grand re-opening as a private executive conference facility and leisure destination. It was purchased by its current ownership in 2007 and turned into one of Southern Virginia’s premier conference centers and a resort open to the public, ideally suited for weekend getaways, wedding celebrations, corporate events and social gatherings (Source).
Very nice flowers, Johanna.