Persuasion #2
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Persuasion #2
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Family : Asteraceae
This large bloom got its name from its large golden disc following the path of the sun across the sky each day.
It was symbolic to the Incas of Peru as the sun god. The brother of King Louis XIII of France collected the sunflower in his botanical garden, and one can see acres of sunflowers growing in southern France. In Engand, It was grown during Elizabethan times, and the Victorians, too, prized it in their gardens ... something which carries on to this day.
A perfect example of mathematics in nature: the leaves grow on the stem in a perfect spiral from base to top measured in an exact mathematical progression, identified in the 12th century by Leonardo Fibonacci.
Sunflower seeds are used for food and oil. It was the Russians who began the large-scale production of sunflower seeds. Bees and butterflies are very attracted to this plant. The bees are happy with the wax and nectar. The petals can be boiled to make a yellow dye.
Sources:
Clay Perry's Fantastic Flowers [Text: M. Perry]
Herbs & Edible Flowers [Lois Hole]
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Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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This soft, uplifted sunflower leaf
enchants ...
entices ..
lures...
beckons.....
one to come closer .... and I did...:)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Macro Marvels
Macro World
Serenity and Minimalism Outdoors
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September 23rd, 2015
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Comments (37)
Eva Maria Nova
~ Gorgeous Photography, Connie ))) Every image caries so gracefully the soft touch of the Artist ))) Impressed ))) ~
Jill Love
Ohhhh, how fun! Love this perspective. :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you,Jill! glad you are having fun with the twists & turns of these large leaves :))
Connie Handscomb
My thanks to Allan for his wonderful feature in Serenity and Minimalism Outdoors; thank you so much! :))
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Serenity and Minimalism Outdoors” group on Fine Art America.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh I am so far behind & it isn't even Christmas yet! thank you Allan; I'm so pleased you liked this ... best to you ;))
Maria Hunt
Such a brilliant composition and background on this glorious flower.. I love your artistic eye .. The colors drew me in. All the best, Maria F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Maria .. thank you for your always thoughtful comments ; the soft blue in the background is my gardening cupboard, which added some interest to the background hue here .. ; so pleased you like it :))
RussianArtists NewWave
Connie, I love the way you chosing point of view and composition, always unique and extraordinary! ~~Jenny
Connie Handscomb replied:
Jenny, thank you! nice to hear such kind words .. & I truly appreciate your acceptance of the details I focus on :)) {thank you! .. again}
Lisa S Baker
WOW, Connie....this is decadently beautiful....amazing details!!! f/l
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi to you, Lisa, & thank you so much for your wonderful words .. & always, your support :))
Gabriella Weninger - David
I love the perspective of this sooo GORGEOUS Image... stunning macro shot Connie!
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