Humble Beginnings
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Humble Beginnings
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Humble Beginnings
Humility is the Queen without whom none can checkmate the divine King.
~ Teresa of Avila [fr. The Interior Castle]
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Japanese anemone (windflower; thimbleweed)
Japonica hupehensis
The Japanese anemone begins its bloom in the late summertime. It is native to China, and was discovered there in 1844. It was taken to England when Japanese gardens came into vogue. They have since naturalized there, and it is from which most garden hybrids are bred. It has been naturalized in Japan for hundreds of years. It can be found on cool, open slopes in North America, and in Europe.
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Looking very demure, this anemone has not yet opened itself to the world. While captured in the autumn, this bloom looks like it is keeping itself warm in springtime's chill.
It is not quite perfect, yet looks so coy and cozy in its fuzzy warm petal sweater, I couldn't resist capturing its sweetness .... uncropped; unedited ... nature in all its splendour :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to Global Flowers Photography for featuring this image
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Comments (26)
Connie Handscomb
Jasna, thank you! for featuring this gentle bloom in Global Flowers Photography!;))
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Love these anemones, and you have done it justice with a fabulous capture! Love it! LTw
Thomas Carroll
Connie, I agree with Rima. The sweet spirit of your images and descriptions are a poetic inspiration!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Thomas! Oh my, oh wow! You (& Rima) have surprised me with your words in the most wonderful way; how kind you are! However undeserving I might be, I am beaming; thank you!! :)))
Rima Biswas
Not only you capture the beauty of delicate flowers, you represent the mood beautifully with your description. I love how you create poetry with your images. Love them...
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, Rima! Your own images are so fabulous, I am honoured with your lovely words! Thank you so, so much!;))
Joni Eskridge
Beautiful, Connie. Love the drooping flower and the lovely colors. Wonderful image!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Joni! Thank you so much! Droopy it is ... maybe its petal sweater is too heavy :))
Cheryl Rose
Connie, this is indescribably beautiful! Exquisite, graceful petals. Wonderful depth. Love it!! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Dear Cheryl, you bring my spirits sky high with your wonderful words; thank you! You'll never know how much your kindness motivates me, really & truly, you are a treasure!;))
Rachel Morrison
Just so beautiful and emotional. Wonderfully titled.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Love your descriptive comment, Rachel .. kind & thoughtful; thank you so much!;))
Maggie Terlecki
such a fabulous flower, I love how the petals are delicately falling like the bottom of a ballerinas dress. So pretty with the bit of texture against that creamy background.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ah, you're right, Maggie, it does look like a tutu! Or for a springtime fairy princess ; thank you so much, Inspirational Maggie!;))
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