alexandr

All that remains is to take the chandelier to its place and install it.

This is my first time making a chandelier of this shape. Not very big, but almost a hundred parts.

Джер, скорейшего выздоровления! 

The apple trees have bloomed. Beauty ! It's a pity not for long.

4 hours ago, Frosty said:

Do the bees show any reaction to brightly colored hives? I understand they don't see in the same spectrum we do but the hives colors would be different to them too, just not the ones we see. 

Bees recognize blue, yellow-green-orange colors. Contrasting colors are also recognized.

On 5/20/2024 at 12:54 AM, Frosty said:

I must compliment you once again on the prettiest bee hives I've ever seen Alex. If I kept bees I'd be jealous, maybe have to come up with a paint scheme of my own. 

HI Jer !

In our area there is little sun and many gray dull days. That's why I try to surround myself with bright colors. Colorful hives are a delight to the eye at any time of the year.

On 5/20/2024 at 1:05 AM, George N. M. said:

Did all your hives make it through the winter?  I hope so.  Do you talk to your bees?  Some people believe that you need to tell the bees what is going on in their world.  I know a lady here in Laramie who feels that the bees are happier and produce more and better honey if you talk to them.

HI George !

Yes, bees spend the winter outside.

I work silently so as not to be distracted. One careless move and I could crush a bee. They don't like it very much and can fight back))) 

16 minutes ago, LarryFahnoe said:

Wonderful to see your garden waking up after a long snowy winter!

--Larry

It suddenly became warmer and there was a lot of work in the garden.  Literally one day, apple, plum, and bird cherry trees began to bloom... I had to urgently take care of the bees.

There are never too many benches.  On an area of half a hectare there is always a desire to sit down somewhere.

Started a new job.  Fencing on the stairs.  Installed oak posts and the first lattice.  There are 2 more such projects in the works.

We adopted a Labrador retriever girl from the shelter.
Winter is not going to go away, 2 days ago green grass began to appear and now there is snow and frost again. 20 April.
Only dogs enjoy this weather.

06.04.2024 It's winter again. -7 at night. The day before yesterday it was +20 C.

23 minutes ago, gewoon ik said:

Regular gray paint? (For use on metal offcourse) and you layer all those colors?

Absolutely right. Regular gray metal paint and silver patina.

12 minutes ago, Frosty said:

Your railings just keep getting better Alex.

Thanks Jer, I'll try...))))

Music of youth. Gorgeous performance.

7 hours ago, gewoon ik said:

How to you finish your work? Hotwax, paint, ...? 

Gray paint, silver patina. Oak gray paint, lighter than on metal.

Another finished job.

I installed the shelves. I thought it was the final job, but the customer had a new idea. To be continued...

2 hours ago, LarryFahnoe said:

On the other hand, I can't say that I miss shoveling...

Agree. Not the most pleasant experience.

2 hours ago, Frosty said:

Ayup, that's cold Alex and yes it's beautiful, especially sun rise and set, though a full moon can be as breath taking as the temperature.

HI Jer !

Winter has its own charms, despite the cold. But I would prefer a warmer climate.

Beautiful, but very cold.

Final point.  A few hours before the New Year, the customer installed the lantern.  I made the canopy in the summer.  Happy New Year everyone!!!

22 hours ago, George N. M. said:

Will they be mounter with the 3 bays vertical and book shelves installed across the bays or is it to be install with the bays horizontal and the bays themselves the book shelves?

Jer, Georgе Thank you!
Final work for this year.

Finished the bookshelves. It's a pity I didn't have time to install it before the new year.

15 hours ago, Frosty said:

. A railing perhaps a landing? The branch and leaves are part of another sculpture or a stand alone itself, no?

Hello Jer! A few years ago I made a stair railing. The owner of the house is doing major renovations, she needs to add another section and a Christmas tree. New Year's amulets will hang on it.

It got warmer, only -15 C. I can go to work.

The lantern on the wall is more than 20 years old.