tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post3554552300548881406..comments2023-05-19T22:38:32.483+10:00Comments on eclectique: Plane Trees & 'Ombra Mai Fu' - Handel's Xerxesalaine@éclectiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-2309827299303506622009-10-29T21:53:27.890+11:002009-10-29T21:53:27.890+11:00That first picture looks a LOT like the live oak t...That first picture looks a LOT like the live oak trees in Louisiana and the Deep South. The big difference is the live oaks are dripping with Spanish moss. Makes them look very eerie. I love the Paris allee.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-63497976492124516512009-10-26T08:50:48.265+11:002009-10-26T08:50:48.265+11:00Hello Lyn, I thought it a good pairing when I read...Hello Lyn, I thought it a good pairing when I read the words. I love playing this piece too.alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-69097471795141324972009-10-26T08:47:33.020+11:002009-10-26T08:47:33.020+11:00Steven, I knew the music wouldn't be quite you...Steven, I knew the music wouldn't be quite your cup of tea but also knew that you'd love the trees!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-49651154174208904382009-10-26T08:46:22.609+11:002009-10-26T08:46:22.609+11:00Hello Phoenix, (I have a sticky x on my keyboard!)...Hello Phoenix, (I have a sticky x on my keyboard!), I've just got back from a walk amongst the trees; it's a lovely morning here.alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-25187017270718680902009-10-26T06:32:17.076+11:002009-10-26T06:32:17.076+11:00Listening to the Handel and viewing this tree, bot...Listening to the Handel and viewing this tree, both seeming miracles of beauty..I thank you for gathering them together!Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-86208423491590589362009-10-24T23:59:04.247+11:002009-10-24T23:59:04.247+11:00hello alaine - the great plane tree at the top of ...hello alaine - the great plane tree at the top of your post is stunning - i looked at it as i listened to "xerxes". there's magnificence in both. have a sweet day. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-62380460203462866962009-10-24T13:14:56.189+11:002009-10-24T13:14:56.189+11:00What amazing trees! I love those shapes. I love wa...What amazing trees! I love those shapes. I love walking among trees and kind of imbibing their atmosphere and presence.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-88799005115969778292009-10-24T11:56:47.439+11:002009-10-24T11:56:47.439+11:00Betsy, if someone had thought of planting it 100 y...Betsy, if someone had thought of planting it 100 years ago! :>)alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-27171177254302880962009-10-24T08:46:01.472+11:002009-10-24T08:46:01.472+11:00How can I get that tree in the first picture in my...How can I get that tree in the first picture in my backyard? LOL!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-17177562941493613652009-10-24T07:57:22.748+11:002009-10-24T07:57:22.748+11:00T, glad you enjoyed it. Before I pop off, I MUST ...T, glad you enjoyed it. Before I pop off, I MUST visit Paris. I was reading Virginia's post this morning (Parisinmylens) about Stohrer's patisserie in Paris; she closed by saying that she must get back to her book, '<i>French Women Don't Get Fat</i>'! I would, just looking and sniffing!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-16897518612683782772009-10-24T07:49:33.259+11:002009-10-24T07:49:33.259+11:00Bonnie, I think your climate's right for one. ...Bonnie, I think your climate's right for one. Ours is growing well, despite the drought.alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-13994345905244192622009-10-24T07:46:59.034+11:002009-10-24T07:46:59.034+11:00Derrick, aren't they amazing! We have one here...Derrick, aren't they amazing! We have one here; it's only about 12ft high. I won't be here to enjoy the shade it will give one day.alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-72428148442085090442009-10-24T07:44:04.496+11:002009-10-24T07:44:04.496+11:00Gypsy Purple, I'm glad I made you slow down fo...Gypsy Purple, I'm glad I made you slow down for a bit! You must work on that, 'more leisure time for moi'!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-6666581955237221772009-10-24T07:42:03.675+11:002009-10-24T07:42:03.675+11:00Something's gone wrong; I don't know why I...Something's gone wrong; I don't know why I'm getting this large comment box instead of the little pop-up box that I still have indicated in settings!!!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-58600775298496561802009-10-24T02:07:52.210+11:002009-10-24T02:07:52.210+11:00ps, I've been longing for Paris this week...ps, I've been longing for Paris this week...T. https://www.blogger.com/profile/16509409207991963533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-53752854042916321622009-10-24T02:06:54.583+11:002009-10-24T02:06:54.583+11:00Oh Alaine -- lovely! And with my morning coffee, a...Oh Alaine -- lovely! And with my morning coffee, a great start to my day. Thank-you!T. https://www.blogger.com/profile/16509409207991963533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-32933709117909815462009-10-24T00:27:11.724+11:002009-10-24T00:27:11.724+11:00What magnificent trees - and photos. I have seen ...What magnificent trees - and photos. I have seen them before but, I believe, only in pictures. I don't think we have them in Canada - I have never ever heard anyone point one out. I'll do a little research now that you have piqued my interest. <br /><br />They are referred to in so many novels and I always wondered what they looked like. Your first image takes my breath away - what a tree!!Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-3770800139149950282009-10-24T00:02:22.669+11:002009-10-24T00:02:22.669+11:00Hi Alaine,
Always a beautiful song. Those top pic...Hi Alaine,<br /><br />Always a beautiful song. Those top pics are some trees, huh?! The Parisian avenue looks lovely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-62826372132916114812009-10-23T23:38:58.117+11:002009-10-23T23:38:58.117+11:00I love big trees and these images just brought som...I love big trees and these images just brought some well deserved beace back to me---thanks for stopping me to "smell the roses"Gypsy Purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09313129957044860401noreply@blogger.com