Elegance
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Elegance
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
In character, in manner, in style, in all the things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Elegance (def.) : a restrained beauty, a dignified grace, a simplicity of design.
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Tulip
Genus : Tulipa spp.
Family : Liliaceae
The tulip grew wild abundantly in the central Asia mountains, in China & Mongolia, in North Africa, and later throughout Europe. Tulip designs have been found on pottery dating back to 2200 BC. So, while one might tend to think of Netherlands as home of the tulip, it was actually first cultivated in Turkey, grown in the palace gardens of the sultans, and is in fact the national flower of Hungary, Turkey & the "Tulip state" Kyrgyzstan. Turkey held the first tulip festivals - it represents abundance and indulgence - and Istanbul still hosts them. Its name is derived from the Turkish word for 'turban' (tulband) because of its shape. As a cultural symbol of the Ottoman Empire, it appeared on textiles, ceramics, woodcarvings and many other art forms.
The Flemish ambassador wrote of it, and it is believed a botanical professor, Charles de L'Ecluse, brought the tulip to Holland in 1593, having purchased it in Istanbul. The professor admired the work of the Flemish painter Paul Rubens, and after the tulip was propagated at Leiden University, it was shipped to him. Painters loved to paint the tulip. The Golden Age of Dutch painting was abundant with still life compositions of the tulip. Special tulip books were published, as were catalogues for wealthy collectors.
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In the floral world, these slim lines of flowing grace and sophistication may be one of the more stylish of floral blooms.
Just one, from a vase of tulips in the room .... Taken in natural light ; unaltered; uncropped : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Tulip Macros
Roses And Tulips
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February 23rd, 2016
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Comments (9)
Nick Boren
Tulips are some of my favorite flowers as you probably already know.. lol ;-) You did a splendid job photographing this beauty. ;-)) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you again, Nick! cheers to you! {I think I'll be heading out into the sun for a bit now.... it's lovely outside}:))
Linda Lees
Do we call this your lemon phase Connie? Another beautiful artwork in soft buttery yellow tones. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Yes... you are catching on to my Phases, Linda! Yes .. I go through them .. this was my golden yellow lemony one . .; thank you for noticing :))
Jerry Bokowski
It appears that that elegance here is related closely to the elegant artist that captured it....just had to say that, Connie. And you know what? It's true..........fav like