Berried Treasure
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Berried Treasure
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.
~ John Muir
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Pyracantha angustofolia (narrowleaf firethorn; slender firethorn; woolly firethorn)
Family : Rosaceae
It may not look anything like one, but this vibrantly coloured evergreen shrub is a member of the rose family (yes, I was surprised to learn about this, too).
Birds love feeding on these berries, which range in colour from bright orange to scarlet red.
While the birds like these berries, it is not recommended that humans ingest them : a toxin, hydrogen cyanide, is in both the leaves and the berries . (Interestingly, it is this that gives almonds their flavour). Medicinally, it is of benefit and is used in cancer treatment . In excess, however, it could cause respiratory failure, or worse so ... please don't eat these pretty berries!
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Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
All Things Golden
Glimpses Of Autumn
Macro Marvels
Fine Arts Professionals
Artists Cards Fine Art Greeting Cards
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October 30th, 2015
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Comments (21)
Connie Handscomb
Truly grateful to you, Nancy, for featuring this image in Artists Cards Fine Art Greeting Cards :)
Dianne Cowen
Another lovely golden beauty, Connie... love the POV ~! Congrats on your features~ :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Glad you like this, Dianne.. I really like when Light gifts me with a bokeh background; & I really like your visits,thank you so much! :))
Valerie Anne Kelly
Beautiful image and great info Connie f/v
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Valerie! .. I'm so glad you read the descriptions as well as look at the image ;))
Jerry Bokowski
Perfect Play on words, Connie and yet so true.....thanks for the tutorial as well. If birds eat them......yup, just let the birds do it and leave them alone just like dark chocolate can be toxic or even fatal for dogs!.......FAV / Like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ah, yes.. the chocolate; my surprise here was to discover this plant belongs to the Rose family; I'm hoping to find more to add to my description once I explore this plant a little bit more ; thank you so much Jerry for visiting me! :))
Sally Banfill
Rich color… great background!
Connie Handscomb replied:
So pleased you like this, Sally; grateful for your support, thank you! :))
Gabriella Weninger - David
Oh my goodness, this is just STUNNING Connie... so beautiful colors and so GORGEOUS Image!!!
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