Waking Up
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Waking Up
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
..... as we wake from sleep, we repeat the creation of the universe.
~ F.David Peat [fr. The Philosopher's Stone]
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Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'� (spring snowflake;summer snowflake,Loddon lily)
Family : Amaryllidaceae
This spring wildflower looks very much like a snowdrop, but is a much larger plant as it can rise ten inches in height. Also, there is a difference in the petals and while snowdrops have one bloom per stem, the snowflakes may have several.
Originally native to central and southern Europe, southwest Asia and northern Iran, it is now naturalized in North America.
One of its common names is the Loddon Lily, since it was first found and categorized near the River Loddon, a tributary of the River Thames.
Sources:
Wildflowers Of The World [Morley;Everard]
and thank you, Google!
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My heart quickens this time of year when I see these blooms, so happy and grateful I am: they signify that our winter (rainy) season slumber is past, and spring is waking up.
Captured in natural light; unedited; uncropped .... nature in all its splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image
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March 20th, 2017
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Comments (56)
William Tasker
Hi Connie! Lovely contrasts and a very warm feeling! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wildflowers Of The World. L/F
Connie Handscomb
Joanna, thank you! for featuring this image in All About Nature And The Animals :))
Miroslava Jurcik
My favour flower and captured so beautifully !! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Is it really, Miroslava? It really is a treat to see them coming up here after the rain in winter; thank you for your support!;))
HH Photography of Florida
A beautiful, delicate little blossom. Lovely focus.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thanks so much, glad you appreciate it... it really is little... & low to the ground! :)))
Jerry Bokowski
A large metal print of this would be impressive, Connie. Lovely light as always from you and a sweet subtlety that captures a wonderful mood !.....,fav / like
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful close up photo of a wildflower with great light, dof, colors, perspective and composition, Connie! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Morris, your thoughtful comment is very much appreciated; thanks so much ;))
Eva Maria Nova
~ Sublime work, dear Connie ))) Your gentle touch gives the whole charm ))) LOVEly sensibility ))) ~
Linda Crockett
This is so beautiful, Connie, love the use of the dof! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Linda; I do like to play with shallow fields every now & again :))