Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Falling Water

Christmas trees can be found in many places in Ottawa, such as in the atrium of this office building.


A waterfall spills down beside it.



52 comments:

  1. Wow that is nice. Relieves the winter chill with the sound of moving water!


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  2. This is lovely! I have always loved the sound and smell of moving water, I find it very soothing.

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  3. By this time, the scene we see, is standard on all sites.

    Tomás.

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  4. Its beautiful. I can hear the sound of the water.
    There is a botanical garden 'Sher Baug' in Mahabaleshwar( a hill station about 5 hrs drive from Mumbai) where there is a waterfall on steps, just like that, and we have to enter the garden bare foot by climbing the steps through the soft gushing water.

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  5. Very nice. Quite similar to the one we have at home. Except for the waterfall. Oh - and the size of the tree. Possibly the number of decorations too. Good photo!

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  6. A very nicely decorated tree. I love this time of year!

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  7. Enjiy seeing decorated trees, but the waterfall and tree just didn't work well for me.

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  8. A bit different from the trees in my area.

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  9. Wow, that is beautiful! What a lovely tree and waterfall! The atrium is a very nice place to take a break and relax during workday :-)

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  10. I like them all, but the one with the waterfall is amazing!

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  11. i bet the waterfall sounds gorgeous. wonder if any one is terrible and goes running through it??? ha. ha!! evil laugh heard throughout the lands. ha. ha!! ( :
    just kidding.

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  12. Unusual and beautiful. Especially with the waterfall. Looks like it's also a place where people can sit and relax or eat!

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  13. @Cloudia: it does, yes.

    @Linda: it is soothing, and a nice spot to have a cup of tea.

    @Jen: thanks!

    @Tomas: yes, many people are posting Christmas related stuff.

    @Mumbaii: Now that I wouldn't mind doing!

    @Mike: this is a good sized tree!

    @Marianne: I certainly think so.

    @Halcyon: so do I.

    @Beatrice: the lighting feels a bit off to me, and that might be a factor.

    @Stefan: and this one's artificial too.

    @Tamago: there are lots of people working in this complex, so it's a good spot for that.

    @VP: it's a feature I've always liked.

    @Beth: I've never anyone do that.

    @Lowell: yes, there are terraces surrounding the waterfall with chairs and low tables. It's very busy at lunchtime.

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  14. A peaceful respite in a busy place!
    Jane x

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  15. i bet that creates a nice atmosphere.

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  16. Beautiful tree and the waterfall is really interesting flowing down the 'steps' like that. So tempting for naughty people to run through. :)

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  17. Très joli et doux ... j'entends l'eau qui ruisselle ... (Comprends-tu le français William ?)

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  18. That is a very pretty one. I love it when a tree is just full of ornaments.

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  19. Now whoever set this up had a good eye. the water fall itself although simple certainly catches your eye.

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  20. An atrium would be a must in the winter. A warm place to be with daylight all around and the sound of flowing water, perfect.

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  21. It must provide some pleasant ambiance.

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  22. That's a wonderful christmas tree, and I love the place next to the waterfall. Great choice!

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  23. Such a beautiful tree to eat beside!

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  24. Very nice. Christmas trees always make me feel like a little kid.

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  25. @Stuart: it's quite a big space, so not only the Christmas tree but the trees that are in it year round have plenty of space.

    @Jane and Chris: definitely.

    @Tex: it certainly does.

    @Pamela: the thought has occasionally crossed my mind!

    @Anna: ma francais ce n'etait pas bien... but I do understand the comment. I've let my French fall out of use.

    @Sharon: as do I.

    @Red: it's such a pretty water feature.

    @Judy: I've sat up on the terraces with a cup of tea from time to time, just relaxing to the sound of water.

    @Birdman: it does.

    @Jan: it's a nice perch for the tree.

    @Cheryl: yes, it is.

    @Pat: me too.

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  26. Lovely setting for this very pretty Christmas tree William.

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  27. The Crystal Palace in Perth did a fundraiser with different groups or businesses decorating trees. We drove by in the dark one night, and it looks lovely. I haven't been. Bah humbug! I honestly should, but Hubby's back is out and we're sticking close to home.

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  28. The water must give a nice peaceful sound to the whole scene - lovely tree!

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  29. RedPat already voiced my thoughts! 'Twould be nice to sit there for awhile!

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  30. Beautiful tree...with or without the waterfall!

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  31. @Grace: thanks!

    @Jennifer: I'd enjoy checking that out!

    @RedPat: it certainly does.

    @Jen: thanks!

    @Ciel: it is nice.

    @Norma: thank you!

    @Revrunner: it's pleasant to sit there.

    @Krisztina: thank you!

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  32. It is a good looking and well-decorated tree.

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  33. I'll add my comment about how beautiful it is. Thanks.

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  34. Oh my goodness, that's beautiful. I would love to see it. Great photos William!

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  35. I love Christmas trees. And Christmas. And winter, and cookies, and, and, and ...

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  36. I'm right there with you and a nice cup of tea. Great spot!

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  37. This is nothing like my office building. (feeling a bit jealous, now)

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  38. A grande Christmas tree and a waterfall beside it, truly a sight to behold!

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  39. @Jack: it is indeed.

    @Mari: you're welcome.

    @Randy: I think so!

    @Denise: thanks!

    @Whisk: so you do!

    @Orvokki: it is indeed.

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  40. @Siddartha: thanks!

    @Kay: it's changed a lot since this post.

    @Hamilton: this atrium was radically overhauled in its design since then.

    @Linda: very much so!

    @Merisi: I agree.

    @Mariusz: that it is.

    @Shelly: indeed!

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