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Chinese Lanterns.jpg
04-DEC-2010 Frank Kavanagh.

Chinese Lantern's.jpg

Kilkenny City, Ireland.

These are from bulbs in my front garden, that my mum had given to me many years ago.
And they had come from bulbs from her mothers garden, many years before that.
My mother calls them "Chinese Lanterns" but I don't know if that is the proper name or not.
I thought they looked pretty in the snow.
Just waiting for Santa to do his bit now.
Happy Christmas to all.

Nikon D300
1/250s f/2.8 at 70.0mm iso200 full exif

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Cindi Smith30-Dec-2010 04:18
Very nice! Lovely to have them passed down that way. Hopefully, that will continue for future generations.
Frank Kavanagh Photography27-Dec-2010 20:38
Thank's very much Pete, and yes Santa done his bit. He was one busy man.
Thank's everyone yet again for your wonderful comments and encouragement.
Pete Hemington26-Dec-2010 22:15
These are beautifuly taken and very nice in the snow.
I agree that they are called Chinese lanterns as I have been told the same.
http://www.pbase.com/petehem/image/104776176

Did Santa do his bit?
Pat nighswander25-Dec-2010 17:26
Beautifully arranged and photographed. I have a friend who has these and they
call them Chinese lanterns too,,, they are very festive...Merry Christmas to you and Family.. wishing you a healthy next year...filled with fun things to do.
stoge25-Dec-2010 13:30
Merry Christmas! Frank
Bob Stevens25-Dec-2010 13:17
Lovely color on such a cold day.
Lennart Waara25-Dec-2010 08:21
Lovely Christmas Greetings Photo. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Cindy Flood25-Dec-2010 01:54
Fine photo, Frank. I just love the idea that these have been passed down the generations. Very pretty...very sentimental.
hal 25-Dec-2010 01:08
Hi Frank, l'm not sure of the size of these, but they look very like
what in South Africa are called Cape Gooseberries.
Their actual size would be as in your fine photo. They ripen with the outer covering
going brown and dry and a golden berry inside. Wonderful to eat or for making jam.
A lovely and artistic photo, in any case.
All the best to you and your family Frank.
Terry_O24-Dec-2010 22:53
Thanks very much, Frank. I think that is the correct informal name. I love
this - the red and snow are so symbolic of the Christmas Season.
Jim Stiles24-Dec-2010 22:49
The name is fitting, and they look quite lovely contrasted by the snow.

Merry Christmas!
Jim
Michael Edwards24-Dec-2010 22:42
Thanks, Frank.
Have a great Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.