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Welcome to our second trip to Krohn\'s Conservatory, in Cincinnati. One of my favorite shots of the day was taken before we even got inside...and all the images in this album are Sony H5 pics.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:03:08 MST

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Welcome to our second trip to Krohn\'s Conservatory, in Cincinnati. One of my favorite shots of the day was taken before we even got inside...and all the images in this album are Sony H5 pics. - DSC03008.jpg

Just inside the main door is a huge, live tree, decorated with all natural ornaments. In front of it stands my DH, Richard...shooting his first shots with his brand new Nikon D40. His pictures will be in a separate album, and will put these to shame.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:00:07 MST

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Just inside the main door is a huge, live tree, decorated with all natural ornaments. In front of it stands my DH, Richard...shooting his first shots with his brand new Nikon D40. His pictures will be in a separate album, and will put these to shame. - DSC03019.jpg

Well-coordinated colors.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:56:13 MST

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Well-coordinated colors. - DSC03045.jpg

We made this trip with our good friend, Susan Rickard. She\'s getting in close with her new Sony A100.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:53:40 MST

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We made this trip with our good friend, Susan Rickard. She\'s getting in close with her new Sony A100. - DSC03064.jpg

Everyone brings a camera.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:47:30 MST

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Everyone brings a camera. - DSC03059.jpg

Someone put a lot of thought into this arrangement of form and color.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:44:57 MST

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Someone put a lot of thought into this arrangement of form and color. - DSC03065.jpg

Susan is taking a shot of the poinsettia tree. I opted to shoot Susan shooting the tree.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:41:54 MST

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Susan is taking a shot of the poinsettia tree. I opted to shoot Susan shooting the tree. - DSC03142.jpg

I don\'t have a clue what this is. My photography books say to look for unusual shots. I guess this qualifies. It\'s some sort of shelf that is behind the flower displays, and I thought it made a cool example of depth of field.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:38:51 MST

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I don\'t have a clue what this is. My photography books say to look for unusual shots. I guess this qualifies. It\'s some sort of shelf that is behind the flower displays, and I thought it made a cool example of depth of field. - DSC03138.jpg

This room changes with the seasons more than any other. This year the main focus is this giant \"Music Box\".

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:35:38 MST

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This room changes with the seasons more than any other. This year the main focus is this giant \"Music Box\". - DSC03030.jpg

Lovely young family, watching the \'music box\' turn.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:30:47 MST

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Lovely young family, watching the \'music box\' turn. - DSC03052.jpg

It was December, but it was also unseasonably warm. Too hot for a winter coat.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:28:36 MST

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It was December, but it was also unseasonably warm. Too hot for a winter coat. - DSC03061.jpg

A couple of close shots of the buildings on the \'music box\'.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:25:16 MST

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A couple of close shots of the buildings on the \'music box\'. - DSC03040.jpg

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Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:22:57 MST

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A close up of the little train engine....showing the movement of the wheels.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:20:30 MST

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A close up of the little train engine....showing the movement of the wheels. - DSC03133.jpg

The buildings depict a specific Cincinnati area, the Union Terminal Museum Center, and the Conservatory itself.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:17:24 MST

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The buildings depict a specific Cincinnati area, the Union Terminal Museum Center, and the Conservatory itself. - DSC03034.jpg

Young and old alike enjoy the giant music box.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:14:18 MST

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Young and old alike enjoy the giant music box. - DSC03140.jpg

Different areas were decorated in different colors.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:11:54 MST

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Different areas were decorated in different colors. - DSC03146.jpg

This young man was awestruck by the Christmas beauty before him.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:08:55 MST

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This young man was awestruck by the Christmas beauty before him. - DSC03147.jpg

\"Look! A TRAIN!\"

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:06:06 MST

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\"Look! A TRAIN!\" - DSC03149.jpg

She gets lifted to a higher vantage point.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:04:05 MST

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She gets lifted to a higher vantage point. - DSC03150.jpg

This young man is more fascinated with the flowers around the base of the \'music box\'.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:01:59 MST

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This young man is more fascinated with the flowers around the base of the \'music box\'. - DSC03158.jpg

In fact, he decides he wants a closer look.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:59:44 MST

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In fact, he decides he wants a closer look. - DSC03159.jpg

Rescued from certain trouble. :-)

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:57:31 MST

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Rescued from certain trouble. :-) - DSC03160sat.jpg

Stained glass hanging just inside the front door.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:55:16 MST

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Stained glass hanging just inside the front door. - DSC03202.jpg

Caught Susan taking a break before moving on to the next room.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:01:12 MST

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Caught Susan taking a break before moving on to the next room. - DSC03066.jpg

Down the path of the cactus/succulent room.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:58:28 MST

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Down the path of the cactus/succulent room. - DSC03099.jpg

My pitiful attempt at a black and white conversion.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:55:48 MST

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My pitiful attempt at a black and white conversion. - DSC03105.jpg

In the Aloe family.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:53:58 MST

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In the Aloe family. - DSC03077.jpg

Several new blooms greeted us this time out.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:52:03 MST

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Several new blooms greeted us this time out. - DSC03090.jpg

Another unusual cactus bloom-this one looks like soft plastic.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:50:13 MST

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Another unusual cactus bloom-this one looks like soft plastic. - DSC03091.jpg

Not a cactus...doesn\'t even look like a succulent...but it seems happy in the cactus room.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:48:40 MST

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Not a cactus...doesn\'t even look like a succulent...but it seems happy in the cactus room. - DSC03103.jpg

Ouch!

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:46:15 MST

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Ouch! - DSC03081.jpg

These tiny pink blooms were new this trip....this succulent was not blooming when we were here last.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:44:14 MST

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These tiny pink blooms were new this trip....this succulent was not blooming when we were here last. - DSC03079.jpg

Closer crop of the same flower.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:41:28 MST

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Closer crop of the same flower. - DSC03079close.jpg

One small room was empty, except for three aquariums. I had to try my hand at shooting a live fish, through glass and water. Not great, not terrible.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:39:42 MST

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One small room was empty, except for three aquariums. I had to try my hand at shooting a live fish, through glass and water. Not great, not terrible. - DSC03124.jpg

Giant Double Hibiscus.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:36:48 MST

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Giant Double Hibiscus. - DSC03179.jpg

There\'s much to see on these \'jungle\' paths.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:34:40 MST

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There\'s much to see on these \'jungle\' paths. - DSC03178.jpg

Two of the Conservatory\'s several rooms were like lush, tropical jungles, with huge and beautiful plants.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:31:55 MST

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Two of the Conservatory\'s several rooms were like lush, tropical jungles, with huge and beautiful plants. - DSC03186.jpg

This plant appeared to be a parasite...living on another plant.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:26:44 MST

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This plant appeared to be a parasite...living on another plant. - DSC03195.jpg

There were many beautiful varieties in the orchid room, but as I was trying the Sony on a tripod [poor light!] I had to settle for the ones that were on my level.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:45:47 MST

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There were many beautiful varieties in the orchid room, but as I was trying the Sony on a tripod [poor light!] I had to settle for the ones that were on my level. - DSC03107.jpg

\"Please don\'t feed the flowers\"

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:42:44 MST

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\"Please don\'t feed the flowers\" - DSC03122.jpg

Strange critter.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:40:30 MST

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Strange critter. - DSC03119.jpg

This is one ugly flower...but very interesting. It\'s almost human in many aspects...especially in that it\'s carnivorous.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:38:22 MST

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This is one ugly flower...but very interesting. It\'s almost human in many aspects...especially in that it\'s carnivorous. - DSC03118.jpg

A closer view.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:35:45 MST

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A closer view. - DSC03118close.jpg

Closer still.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:34:32 MST

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Closer still. - DSC03118closer.jpg

Orchids are tucked in along the walks in the waterfall area.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:32:26 MST

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Orchids are tucked in along the walks in the waterfall area. - DSC03173.jpg

Richard is trying to \"slow\" the waterfall with his new camera.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:29:53 MST

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Richard is trying to \"slow\" the waterfall with his new camera. - DSC03174.jpg

Outside of the Conservatory a full-size Nativity Scene was set up, complete with live animals, and authentic barn smells.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:26:24 MST

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Outside of the Conservatory a full-size Nativity Scene was set up, complete with live animals, and authentic barn smells. - DSC03216.jpg

Closer shot of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:22:48 MST

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Closer shot of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. - DSC03223clradj.jpg

Outside of the manger area.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:20:00 MST

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Outside of the manger area. - DSC03230.jpg

\"Baaaa-Bye\"

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:17:21 MST

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\"Baaaa-Bye\" - DSC03208FX.jpg