Talk:Avondale House

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[edit] Specimen Tree

This magnificent Cryptomeria japonica (the tree in front of the house) is no longer there. Though in perfect health and a rare mature example of the species, it was felled by a group of aesthetically challenged Administrators who thought it ruined the view of the house. (Sarah777 23:02, 12 April 2007 (UTC))

I have noticed that a photo almost identical to this one (except taken on a sunny day - photo credited to Bord Fáilte) graces the cover of the OSi Discovery Series map No. 62, 2nd Edition. So I'm not alone in thinking THEY have destroyed a key element in the appearance of this house. (Sarah777 01:26, 29 April 2007 (UTC))

I was looking on Google Maps for the exact position of Avondale House, and I think it's on 52°55'N-6°13'W. But on that spot I don't see a large tree, nor the shadow of it. Then the satellite images must be up-to-date? Or does anyone know the date when they felled the tree. Arafi78 17:41, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

I think about 2004, 2003 at the earliest. But pre-Google. I took this pic in February 2002; so it was definitely there then! (Sarah777 21:34, 5 July 2007 (UTC))

According to this page John Lucas took this photo in February 2002 which is where I found the photo and uploaded it to the commons in January 2007. So any tree removal took place after that time. ww2censor 15:58, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Ooops...I took the treeless photo in the article, this year (April 2007); John Lucas took this one! Deepest apologies for trying to steal the credit! (Just as well you are there to watch me WW). (Sarah777 19:51, 12 July 2007 (UTC))

I am sure you were not trying to gain credit for that photo. We all make an occasional mistake, don't we? ww2censor 00:37, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

The photo with the Japonica (currently on this page) seems like a more interesting and atmospheric than the bland house facade that was added recently by Sarah777. Perhaps you prefers it because you took the photo, I don't know, but as a photographer for 25 years I prefer this one. ww2censor 16:43, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

No preference - probably prefer the older one. I only changed it because the tree is gone; the new photo is what you see now. (Sarah777 18:01, 8 August 2007 (UTC))

Ooops! Just noticed the old one was yours! Guess you prefer it 'cos you took it, eh?! Sorry!! (Sarah777 18:04, 8 August 2007 (UTC))

(deindent) Welcome back. No not my photo, I just uploaded it. Thanks for changing it. ww2censor 21:08, 8 August 2007 (UTC)