Purity
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Purity
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
In the waters of purity, I melted like salt
Neither blasphemy, nor faith, nor conviction, nor
doubt remained.
In the center of my heart a star has appeared
And all the seven heavens have become lost in it.
~ Rumi
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There are 13 divisions of daffodils, each classed according to the daffodil's form. They range in colours from white to golden yellows, orange, pink, red, and green. They can last a long time: 30-50 years.
It is the national emblem of Wales, and grows wild in England and Wales. The Elizabethans called it the Lent lily, as it was believed to flower for the first time on St. David's Day. The Victorians of England used it as a symbol for Chivalry, while Eastern cultures believe it brings wealth and good fortune. The Chinese use it as a symbol for their New Year (for good luck).
While the bulbs are poisonous, and can cause paralysis and/or death, it has been used with care medicinally. Homeopathic remedies for bronchitis and whooping cough have been made from the bulb. Fresh roots have been used as a purgative, although primarily they were used externally: bruised roots were used to treat aching joints and to heal wounds and burns. More recently, pharmaceutical companies have isolated galanthamine from the bulbs to be produce synthetic drugs in the treatment of Alzheimer's.
Whether they are found in the woodlands, or on a grassy bank, they like the sun's rays; in fact, another floral symbol for the daffodil is Sunshine.
Sources:
Hatfield's Herbal: The Secret History Of British Plants [Gabrielle Hatfield]
Four Chefs, One Garden : Seasons Of West Coast Living [Roy]
Culpeper's Color Herbal [Potterton]
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies; Saunders]
Clay Perry's Fantastic Flowers (Text M.Perry)
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Springtime ... the season of rebirth. The yellow daffodils are coming up, and we admire their bright, sunny colours that make us joyful for the springtime. The winter is passing on, we are moving forward into a new season of life, colour, and abundance. We feel revived.
We love the daffodils for the light that emanates from them and, if there is any doubt that it does not exist, the proof is here in black and white: the Light within shines through with its stark, blazing purity.
Light & Life, and warmest springtime wishes to all :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
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March 29th, 2017
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Comments (36)
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Nick Boren
A perfect black and white floral image. I love the soft exposure used. Oh your soooo good Connie. :-) FV
Glenn DiPaola
I didn't have to travel far today. Beautiful bw work. Love the glowin whites and wide open lens. Great framing and tonal range. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh my! I'm thrilled too bits ... rejection I find a bit troublesome but compliments I can handle! Wow .. thankyou, Glenn! {Maybe I should have uploaded this a year ago! Lol... so you wouldn't have to walk too far at anytime} {hopefully I can maintain the momentum!}
Michel Verhoef
Wow...now it's my turn to say that word :))...love it...a daffodil with a mist of secrecy :)) gorgeous one Connie !!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Well, wow again, Michel! I'm really really pleased you like it ... honoured! You have a keen eye so .. wow. Thankyou! {& I mean that!}
Linda Lees
Your use of short depth of field and b&w has created a beautifully unique image Connie, lovely work! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Linda! I love B&W , & realized I've been lax in uploading them ... so ... there now ; & your lovely self has complimented me wonderfully & I shall go to bed soon happy .. {yes, it's getting on here ... }
Rachel Morrison
A wonder of concealment and revelation!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Love your profound comment, Rachel... well said! Yes ... it has that; thank you so much for appreciating its depths ...:))