The Essence Of Springtime
by Connie Handscomb
Title
The Essence Of Springtime
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Energy is eternal delight .... Energy is the only life.
~ William Blake
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Cherry
(Prunus avium - wild cherry)
In Japan, since 400's CE, the cheerful tradition of Hanami - picnicking under cherry trees - continues to this day. Whereas initially it was a custom of the Imperial Court, it eventually became popular with all people and a multitude of trees were planted.
It is believed this tree was cultivated in Egypt 600-700 BC. The Greeks and Romans used the cherry tree and its fruit, and wrote about it.
The wild cherry in the United Kingdom used to be sold in London on the branch. It was used for making cherry brandy. The sticky resin from the trunk can be chewed as a chewing gum.
Romania, the US, Germany and Italy are leaders in the production of cherries, either for fresh fruit or for preserves, canning, confections and distilleries for brandies and liqueurs.
The wild cherry is an hermaphrodite plant, which means it is self-fertilizing and pollinated with bees and other pollinators. The fruit stalks are astringent, used for tonics to treat cystitis, ,dyspepsia, and anemia. The resin from the trunk is used as an inhalant for coughs.
It is believed that flower petals are a direct communication from nature, encouraging us to link directly with its energy. As such, the wild cherry essence is calming for both the body and emotions.
Sources:
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies;Saunders]
Glorious Harvest [Bianchini; Corbetta]
Food For Free ... guide to edible species [R. Mabey]
The Flower Healer : Flower Essence Medicine For Healing [B. Olive]
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My original image of cascading cherry blossoms captured in the spring sunlight ...the photograph manipulated & enhanced digitally, a soft watercolour texture created to wash over all for a painterly effect. Nature in all her pastel splendour :)
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April 18th, 2017
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Comments (24)
MM Anderson
Gorgeous floral photograph! I like the William Blake quote in the description. It is very fitting.
VIVA Anderson
So very beautiful....the delicacy is a glory to the fresh new season...I imagine this a beautifully scented note card....to myself!, to treasure.....fv....VIVA
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic cherry blossom capture and gorgeous digital special effects, Connie! Love the composition and background!
Karen Adams
Before I even read your title those words were in my mind! This truly is the essence of Spring! lovely! ♥ . . . . .vf
Jerry Bokowski
This is extraordinary, Connie. Your creative energies were at their best here. Love the softness and negative space!..... Fav / like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you for the compliment, Jerry! I think I was "in flow" .. the fragility of the petals helped greatly for the effect. This was the first image, before I merged it with another {which I haven't uploaded yet} :))
Cheryl Rose
A breathtaking cascade of delicate pink cherry blossoms you captured here, Connie! Absolutely love the soft textures and presentation. Truly a celebration of Springtime!! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Cheryl! This was the first step; I did two follow ups to this, merging photos .. I was going to post them together... changed course :)) {they'll go up, eventually- glad you like this,my friend }