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用完了好友餽贈、美國買回的瑰柏翠，可以光明正大用我自己布拉格買的草本皂了。由於買很多，所以我玩一個遊戲，就是把手放進去紙袋內摸出一塊，就用那塊先洗。於是我摸出照片中的這一塊，其實忘了當初的這塊是什麼香皂，我只是把網路列印出來的中文目錄拿去店裡面給臺灣籍的女店員，他們就會幫我挑好好。現在看到英文跟捷克文反而很想去查這是什麼香皂。查了好久，找不到當初網友部落格的目錄，不過我用破爛英文猜，這塊應該是150g大容量的梯型燕麥去角質手工皂吧！一塊換算成台幣四百多，真是超級貴。當初血拼的時候根本沒在看價錢，殊不知這些香皂已經不是八年前我第一次購買的價格了，而我一心一意也只是要湊滿退稅的門檻，要不得。
The Botanical Garden, established here in 1682 (having been founded in 1638 in another location as an apothecaries' garden), is a medley of color and scent, with some 250,000 flowers and 115,000 plants and trees from 8,000 different varieties. It owes its origins to the treasure trove of tropical plants the Dutch found in their exotic colonies, and its contemporary popularity to the Dutch love affair with flowers. Highlights include are the Semicircle, which reconstructs part of the original 1682 design; the Mexico-California Desert House; the Palm House, home to one of the world's oldest palm trees; and the Tri-Climate House, which displays tropical, subtropical, and desert plants.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, April 23, 2006. Photo taken with Nikon EM film camera.
A Amsterdam 138
I had heard about infrared photographic film. When used in combination with a Hoya R72 infrared filter, it captures all the reflected infrared light that the human eye cannot see. And it made me wonder: Do sclerophyllous gumleaves (Eucalyptus spp., left) reflect as much infrared light as oak leaves (Quercus spp., right)? So I took this shot to find out. And it seems they do.
And now I look at this shot (which looked entirely pleasant in the visible spectrum at 390-750 nm) and consider that it would have looked a whole lot nicer had I just focussed on the oaks. A lesson for next time! Nonetheless, the ghostly white leaves do give an eery appearance to the scene which adds some interest I suppose.
Shot on Rollei IR400 infrared black-and-white film with a Hoya R72 infrared filter.
Victoria amazonica, giant water lily.
August 2010 trip to Leiden, the Netherlands for the 8th International Carnivorous Plant Society conference
TU Delft Hortus Botanicus
Aan het begin van de 20e eeuw wordt in Delft naast de toenmalige Technische Hogeschool, nu de Technische Universiteit Delft, een plantentuin aangelegd in een drassig stuk land tegen de Delftse binnenstad. Al snel wordt de tuin en het kassencomplex beplant met gewassen die van essentieel belang zijn voor de mens en duidelijke toepassingen hebben, zoals voedsel, medicijnen, kleding, onderdak en grondstoffen. Tropische gebruiksgewassen zoals bananen, gembers en thee, maar ook minder tropische families als de toverhazelaars zijn opgenomen in de plantencollecties, die verspreid door de tuin worden getoond, onderzocht en gebruikt.
De TU Delft Hortus Botanicus is een publieksgerichte tuin waar het heerlijk toeven is en altijd iets te ontdekken valt of te doen is. Maar het is ook een onderzoekstuin waar al meer dan 100 jaar botanisch onderzoek aan planten wordt gedaan. Het heeft veel wilde planten tot industriële toepassingen gebracht en is inspiratie geweest voor baanbrekende innovaties.
TU Delft Hortus Botanicus
At the beginning of the 20th century, a botanical garden was created in Delft, next to what was then the Delft University of Technology (now Delft University of Technology), on a marshy plot of land bordering the city center. The garden and greenhouse complex were soon planted with plants essential to humankind and with clear applications, such as food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and raw materials. Tropical crops such as bananas, ginger, and tea, as well as less tropical families like witch hazel, are included in the plant collections, which are displayed, researched, and used throughout the garden.
The TU Delft Hortus Botanicus is a public garden where it is wonderful to relax and enjoy, and where there is always something to discover and do. But it is also a research garden where botanical research on plants has been conducted for over 100 years. It has brought many wild plants to industrial use and has inspired groundbreaking innovations.
The Hortus Botanicus Leiden, nestled in the heart of the city, is a historical gem and a tranquil retreat. Established in 1590, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, with a rich collection that has grown over four centuries. Visitors can explore the Orangery from 1744, tropical greenhouses from 1938, and a winter garden from 2000, each offering a unique glimpse into the plant kingdom. The garden's commitment to education and conservation is evident through its diverse flora, including exotic species and historical plants like the old Tuliptree from 1716 and the Ginkgo from 1785. It's a place where nature's beauty is preserved and celebrated, providing a serene escape from the bustling city life.
From www.hortusleiden.nl :
A green treasure hidden in the historical centre of Leiden. Founded in 1590, this is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in the world.
The Hortus Botanicus Leiden, nestled in the heart of the city, is a historical gem and a tranquil retreat. Established in 1590, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, with a rich collection that has grown over four centuries. Visitors can explore the Orangery from 1744, tropical greenhouses from 1938, and a winter garden from 2000, each offering a unique glimpse into the plant kingdom. The garden's commitment to education and conservation is evident through its diverse flora, including exotic species and historical plants like the old Tuliptree from 1716 and the Ginkgo from 1785. It's a place where nature's beauty is preserved and celebrated, providing a serene escape from the bustling city life.
The Hortus Botanicus Leiden, nestled in the heart of the city, is a historical gem and a tranquil retreat. Established in 1590, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, with a rich collection that has grown over four centuries. Visitors can explore the Orangery from 1744, tropical greenhouses from 1938, and a winter garden from 2000, each offering a unique glimpse into the plant kingdom. The garden's commitment to education and conservation is evident through its diverse flora, including exotic species and historical plants like the old Tuliptree from 1716 and the Ginkgo from 1785. It's a place where nature's beauty is preserved and celebrated, providing a serene escape from the bustling city life.
I'm not sure if sub-zero temperatures lend themselves to outdoor ballroom dancing, but there was no stopping this lot...
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