Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
It's a gathering of celestial bodies like nothing you've seen before. Even Hollywood doesn't boast as many stars as this object. Can you guess what it is?
As Melbourne starts to wind down for Christmas, the schools are into their last few curriculum days of the year. Offices are starting to look a bit empty as people start their break. Public transport isn't as crowded. It's summer and the days are long and lesiurely and the best news is that the recent rain we've had actually (finally) made a contribution to our water catchment areas.
Mind you, there's no water involved in the creation of this mystery object. Here's another view of it, with a slightly different focal length ...
And finally, you get the full view. This is the giant Christmas tree in the city square. For the last shot (below) I stepped right back to frame the artificial tree with the leaves and branches of the real plane trees on the sidewalk.
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Recycled stardust? ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou have an uncanny eye to spot the unusual. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! The color is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis tree was obviously designed by shameless American military officers. (all those stars!)
ReplyDeleteHow strange to have Christmas during your summer - but I suppose you think our wintry snowy Christmases are just plain wrong too.
ReplyDeleteShooting Stars, Batman, that's some celestial tree!
ReplyDelete:-Daryl
Twinkle, twinkle little star
ReplyDeleteFrom the sky and straight to me
I'll stack you so, and you will see
Twinkle twinkle your now a tree.
Love the tree, David! Good Job, again!!!
ReplyDeleteJo
Well, that's quite unique! Pretty...and great shots.
ReplyDeleteThat tree is really very different. I'm seeing stars!
ReplyDeleteA gold star for your wonderful star tree.
ReplyDeleteWOW, that is one cool tree!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!
Take care and thanks for sharing your world with us.
Oh, that is amazing! and what a beautiful shot! Thanks for the up close as well, just to give a feeling for how it was put together. Thank you so much, David!
ReplyDeleteI have a new post on my blog since your last comment, David. :o)
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure if I could manage Christmas in the summer.
ReplyDeleteWe had two in Morocco which was super because it was cold enough in the evening to huddle round the fire and there was snow on the mountains.
Your tree delights but also slightly alarms me....
Your world is magic-infused, David. As ever.
ReplyDeleteI love how you crop it on the first photo. What a beautiful tree.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots as always david. I added you to my followers list so I can return more often that a couple times per week. Thanks for sharing.
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Got it in one David.
ReplyDeleteGrat shots too, you;re a top star David.
Interesting way to put a Christmas tree together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insightful comment on my blog.
What a wonderful tree! I love the colors and the stars! Awesome photo as usual! (:
ReplyDeleteDavid: That Christmas Tree must be the star of them all.
ReplyDeleteOff for the holidays... sounds great! Hope you have a great holiday season!
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Wow! That is amazing. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI didn't guess. I thought is was garland. And you're just bragging about your long, leisurely, warm days!
ReplyDeletewow! what a great sight! I envy you to celebrate summer and Christmas at the same time. are you lucky or what?
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Great shots!
ReplyDeleteA lovely, unique tree. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethat was indeed heavenly. very beautiful post sir.
ReplyDeleteThat is a ton of stars on that tree!
ReplyDeleteInteresting tree - I would have guessed a holiday decoration of some sort, but not a tree.
ReplyDeleteSort of a side note: that song about Australia, called "Down Under" is a great song. I was listening to it today. The third stanza is incredible, where the narrator sort of half heartedly mentions that he cannot be tempted, he comes from the land of plenty ... to which his surprise prompts the question: "oh, you mean the land down under." A brilliant song. And also an interesting tree.
ReplyDeletewonderful decoration. very unique tree
ReplyDeleteDefinitely distinctive!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, but it seems to add to the commercialization of Christmas.
I know, it "saves a tree" and all.
Your photo, David, is grand. I love the brilliant colors you captured..
...but I can't say the same for the tree.
I'm just too old fashioned and simple I guess.
(you have so many posts, and I haven't been able to find that one, stainedglass, can you direct me? Thanks,Barb)
I don't think I have ever seen such a star spangled tree. I am curious in the Southern Hemisphere do you send Christmas cards with winter scenes on?
ReplyDeleteoh what a clever tree...like that.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing it with us.
Truly beautiful, David. I love unusual ways of presenting the same old decorations. Quite nice...Peace - D
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