Aglow
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Aglow
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
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.
Wild Cherry Liqueur
Infuse 100 (or so) wild cherry leaves with some spirit (eg brandy) and 4 1/2 c (1 3/4 pints; 1 litre) red wine
Strain after one week
Add sugar syrup
Source:
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies;Saunders]
Glorious Harvest [Bianchini; Corbetta]
Food For Free ... guide to edible species [R. Mabey]
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Taken in natural light ; Uncropped, Unedited : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Spa and Salon Art
Visions Of Spring
Exploration Photography
Global Flowers Photography
Uploaded
April 22nd, 2015
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Comments (28)
Connie Handscomb
Oops! some time back, Charlotte, you featured this image ... & I missed you! sorry .. & thank you so much for featuring this image in Spa and Salon Art :))
Doug MacIsaac
So delicate and the light is amazing! Nicely done Connie... Super Fav's & Like's, not to mention triple smiles :)))