Yes, one can see it. But if it was the original white, I think it would be way more visible than it is right now.
Putting Camouflage Tape On My Dahua 5442E-ZE Camera
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Parley
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I agree, It would really standout if I had left it in the original colors.
Or you use the human and vehicle AI in the camera itself and have BI pull the ONVIF triggers and then no problem since you are not using BI motion detection!
Parley
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Interesting thing is that my wife has been out of town for a couple of days while I have been doing this installation. I want to see how long it takes before she notices the camera. 
Oh, if she's like mine, she may not notice the camera right away but she will notice you've been working on something but NOT on the "Honey-Do" list!Interesting thing is that my wife has been out of town for a couple of days while I have been doing this installation. I want to see how long it takes before she notices the camera.
Parley
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She still has not seen the camera, so I just pointed it out to her and showed her the picture taken by the camera in this location. She whole heartedly approves of putting the camera in the tree. She likes being able to see on the otherside of the wall and the cars parked there. 
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Parley
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OK, this project is now going full speed ahead. The Cat6 burial cable came in. I was worried about my RJ-45 connectors working with the 23AWG solid core copper wire and this cable. No problem at all. Worked as easy as my Monoprice Cat6 cable. I had seen where people had all kinds of problems. The gel was a concern for some as it was very messy. I used a decal remover/paint thinner and a rag to remove the gel without any problems. I took a picture of the completed end that will go to the camera. Now to dig a ditch and get this thing going. Here is a picture which includes my Klein pass through Cat6 RJ-45 connector. I also put the camouflage duct tape on my camera mounting brackets so that everything is now camouflaged.
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Parley
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Yes a gel. Reminds me of dielectric silicone grease. I assume it is part of the waterproofing for the underground cable.
Yes the Gel filling is the waterproofing. It is supposedly flammable, though I never tested it. I used a cleaner designed for that gel.
tibimakai
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You shouldn't take pictures with street names. I found you in less then a minute in Google maps.
Parley
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You are not the first.
I have found many members here on Google maps. However I will not name them.
Parley
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I have some left over camouflage tape and decided to apply the tape to the cable above the ground that will be going up into the tree.
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D Gel is the best cleaner for the underground cable filler.
Usually your local telco splicer can help you out with some.
Parley
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Not sure on the tree outside of it being a pine tree. Maybe a Monterey Pine Tree? It was there when we bought the house in 1977.Nothing to add besides great job and taking the time to share with the members.
BTW: What kind of tree is the camera sitting in?
sebastiantombs
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We call them scrub pines over here.
Got mine from Grainger.