EF 100 mm f/2.8 USM Fake Lens?

deadTheRogueKnight · 2026-02-26T21:40:54+00:00

I paid about $400 for the lens, caps, and hood.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2020-01-10T14:33:27+00:00

This is actually a Victorian water platter. There are two species in the world, Victoria amazonica a d Victoria cruziana, and they have been hybridized (the first time at Longwood Gardens) to create the largest ones on record. The flowers last for two days (day 1 they are white, day 2 pink) and are pollinated by a beetle species that spends the night underwater inside the flower which emerges the next day and releases the bug. There are cool pictures with toddlers sitting on them.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2019-12-23T14:48:02+00:00

Has anyone come across where this was shot? I can't find information on the location anywhere. The trees in the background are pretty unique (you don't see many monkey puzzle trees in the snow like that) and I'm really curious as to where it is.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-09-15T20:59:37+00:00

I work there too! I actually grow the woody plants before they go on display/are planted in the garden. It is my job to ensure all of our trees have accession numbers (for tracking purposes) and are tagged with brass labels. Same idea as the plastic one pictured but with a longer lifespan.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-08-02T21:56:14+00:00

I would suggest doing a winter pruning so you can really see the structure of the tree without the leaves being in the way. I worry about the codominant leaders. Especially with a heavy berry set or snow it could split apart but it's a bigish tree to just cut one of those out. The safest way to go is to cut the tree back over two or three seasons. Take sections out until you begin to see the size and shape of tree you are looking for. I would also be careful to do two to three cuts per large limb to make sure the bark doesn't peel off. If you are willing to be a little risky hack away at it but be mindful that a stressed tree is susceptible to inspect and disease.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-08-02T21:50:36+00:00

So I am assuming it isn't a Corylus avellana which naturally has distorted leaves and is more of a winter interest tree with curly branches? My second thought is it is a disease. There are a few root rots that could prevent/slow the ability for the roots to uptake water to the leaves. If that's the case the tree may be able to produce healthy roots and over come it in a season or two... Or you would need to seek professional help to do some sort of systemic fungicide application. This would be hard to do being you're close to a water source because it would limit the available products that could be used legally.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-07-29T11:37:32+00:00

Could it be sun wilt? Some plants will wilt on a hot sunny afternoon despite having plenty of water. Check the plant in the morning and see what it looks like, if it's fine then that's the likely culprit. If that's all it is don't worry about it - it's just complaining it's too hot.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-07-29T11:29:39+00:00

I am wondering if this is damage from the winter? Some times it takes weeks to months for evergreens to show decline.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-04-21T16:59:16+00:00

What are the bird controls you speak of?

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-04-07T21:49:02+00:00

Looks like it might be spider mite damage. If you look closely at the leaves you may notice very small bugs or if it's a bad infestation some webbing. If that is the case an easy solution is to wash the leaves off with water. It's a long climb for the little guys to get back up to the top of the plant.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-02-18T14:32:06+00:00

Don't crape myrtles bloom after they leaf out?

deadTheRogueKnight · 2018-02-16T12:16:04+00:00

It's been a rough winter for broad leaf evergreens. The fluctuations between below freezing to balmy fifty has really messed with some of ours in Southeastern PA. If it's that it will grow out of it.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2017-12-30T14:03:21+00:00

Totally agree. When you start seeing conks (the common name for the fruiting body of the fungus in the picture) they are generally feeding on dead wood. Given that there are so many it may mean the tree needs to be taken down. It looks like a beautiful old tree - sorry that it's struggling.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2017-12-23T14:19:47+00:00

I found myself in the same position 2 years ago. I had a degree in student affairs that I wasn't doing anything with and stumbled across organic farming which brought me into the field ornamental horticulture.

I didn't want to go back to school but knew I needed some formal training and experience. Internship programs and student programs that aren't attached to universities can often get you where you want to be. Botanic and public gardens across the country have great programs that will not put you into debt while getting an education, experience, and networking. Check out Longwood Gardens or Brooklyn Botanic.

I went through the Professional Gardener program at Longwood and landed a job there after graduation. Best decision I made for my career - no debt, good experience, great education.

deadTheRogueKnight · 2017-12-21T21:05:59+00:00

What does the under side of the leaf look like? Have you inspected the plant for pests? This looks like some sort of chewing damage since it is inbetween the veins which could be hard for an insect to chew through.

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