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Posted on 06/05/11 08:34:01 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
As I was walking through Marrakech a few weeks ago I came across this interesting sight. Rather than cut down the tree, the proprietors of the petrol/gas station have built the pumps around it. I thought this was a charming idea. What other buildings could have been constructed around this palm tree? And how could existing buildings be modified to make room for it? High res is here.  |
Posted on 06/05/11 11:33:17 AM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
How lovely! _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 06/05/11 1:38:38 PM |
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sutex
Specular Specialist Posts: 157 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Biofuel???? |
Posted on 06/05/11 3:00:26 PM |
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Eggbox
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Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
This lonesome palm was planted some time ago to give an architect time to think of how to incorporate it into something spectacular. He couldn't so they left it. Ted 
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Posted on 06/05/11 4:09:43 PM |
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Ben Mills
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Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
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Posted on 07/05/11 1:15:25 PM |
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caducity3d@gmail.com
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Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Special Martini to James Bond  |
Posted on 07/05/11 2:58:34 PM |
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Eggbox
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Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Hi Caducity3d and welcome to the forum. This, I thought, was an odd place to find a palm tree. Ted  |
Posted on 07/05/11 5:33:25 PM |
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BigVern
Q Quipper Posts: 674 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Hi and welcome Caducity3D and nice image! Here is my effort. Thought I would use the Spinnaker Tower as I was involved in its design and construction a decade ago. 
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Posted on 08/05/11 01:29:45 AM |
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LagoDiLecco
Lombard Illuminator Posts: 41 Reply |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
I couldn't resist...  |
Posted on 08/05/11 07:59:29 AM |
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nerdtron
Neutron Neth Posts: 76 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
That palm tree looks like coconut trees I see on beaches. Too bad the summer is almost over and we haven't gone to the beach yet. 
Today is my only rest day since I have on-the-job-training 6 days a week. 
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Posted on 08/05/11 6:00:13 PM |
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brewell
Pixel Pentagrammarian Posts: 752 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Unexpected consequences of global warming  _________________ Is it necessary? Does it work? |
Posted on 09/05/11 02:12:41 AM |
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joeysala
Perfect Palmist Posts: 604 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Somebody was BOUND to do this.................Joey  |
Posted on 09/05/11 09:36:14 AM |
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BigVern
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Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Joeysala - that looks quite painful ... and beautifully done I might add.  |
Posted on 09/05/11 11:43:39 AM |
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joeysala
Perfect Palmist Posts: 604 Reply |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Thanx Vern. Fun stuff, these challenges.........and how diverse everyone's response. Joey |
Posted on 09/05/11 12:49:50 PM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2905 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Joey..that is really well done! http://vimeo.com/23470973  _________________ Dorothy: "there's no place like home!" |
Posted on 09/05/11 1:00:23 PM |
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joeysala
Perfect Palmist Posts: 604 Reply |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Anna, thank you - ditto yours! Joey |
Posted on 09/05/11 1:17:33 PM |
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BigVern
Q Quipper Posts: 674 Reply |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Anna, nice animation showing what happened many MOONS ago! I guess the Gods told the Sphinx builders where they wanted their effigy and they (the Gods) didn't notice that palm tree growing; says a lot for infallible Gods?!? I liked the jaunty music (which is?) but was a bit unsure about its unegyptionness (new word)
Vern |
Posted on 09/05/11 3:30:57 PM |
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LonnieK
Diorama Dreamer Posts: 238 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Iceberg palm  _________________ Lonnie |
Posted on 09/05/11 9:02:05 PM |
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michael sinclair
Off-Topic Opportunist Posts: 1871 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
There are a number of ways to remove white/blue/grey fringing from trees, but surprisingly the Channels method did not work on this occasion. The first two pics are a "Before" and "After" set, and the last two are my entries for this week--Kate insisted on having her way!
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Posted on 10/05/11 00:38:52 AM |
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Jota120
Ingenious Inventor Posts: 2615 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 350: That's no place for a palm tree
Yes what a lot of variations, !. Hope to give another later with more content, but in the meantime..
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