Branching Out
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Branching Out
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Proceed from the dream outward.
~ Carl G. Jung
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Plum Tree
Prunus cerasifera ; Prunus domestica
Most domestic plum trees are thought to be from an ancient hybrid between the blackthorn and a cherry plum, originating from eastern Europe and western Asia. During the Roman Empire, settlers planted trees and shrubs they were familiar with, such as the plum, and it has since been cultivated for centuries.
There are several uses for the plum tree, one of them being this interesting natural old time remedy: The leaves from the tree boiled in wine was apparently a good mouthwash and throat gargle (with its wine base, I'm guessing its use was a popular one!). The leaves in our modern times are still used as a diuretic and to treat fevers.
In the language of flowers, receiving a bouquet of plum blossoms means one is to keep a promise.
And, finally: Dreaming of plums is, apparently, a good omen ... so may you be blessed with plum dreams.
Sources:
The International Book Of Trees [H. Johnson]
The Origin Of Plants [M.Campbell-Culver]
Culpeper's Color Herbal [Ed.David Potterton]
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Our little plum tree has turned from blossom to leaves now, but just a little while ago, it was pink with gentle blooms. To create a dreamy effect ... to bolster dreams of plums .... I softened this image somewhat from the original .... it had been taken in natural light. seriously. :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image ;
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Hartmut Jager
I know πΈ Connie πΈ , but many fine photos are like paintings, and I often call them Art-Photo-Paintings because a lot of folks still think that photography is not 'really art'. π
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, I see! Thank you, Hartmut! I understand better now. To me, Photography is a creative endeavour; it is an art form ;)π
Hartmut Jager
Connie you created a most Lovely, Delicate, Light-filled and Excellent Photo-Painting ! :-)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Hartmut! Kind of you. This particular image, however, was not βpaintedβ β¦β¦ just a softening of the contrast ;)π
Mother Nature
This is superb work, Connie! The softness is just perfect for this beautiful picture:>)
Jerry Bokowski
I had a beautiful Purple Flowering Plum tree in the front yard of my home in Tucson. The leaves are just beautiful and the brief blooms gorgeous. Thanks for the memories, Connie.......Fav / like
Connie Handscomb replied:
You are welcome, Jerry! our plum tree bloomed wonderfully early this spring .. is looking a bit peaky now, it may be ailing, sorry to say :))
Joni Eskridge
Lovely light and bokeh here Connie. God's amazing and detailed artistry that surrounds us every day is a wonder and you do such a great job of showing it off.
Abstract Alien Artist Stephen K
revisiting this beautiful capture while i'm here... already a L/F!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Of course you can visit any time, as many times, as you want to, my dear Stephen :))
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