Baby's Breath
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Baby's Breath
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Each time a new baby is born there is a possibility of a reprieve. Each child is a new being, a potential prophet, a new spiritual prince, a new spark of light precipitated into the outer darkness.
~ R.D.Laing (1927-1986)
Breathing in I calm my body and mind.
Breathing out I smile.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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Baby's breath (baby's tears; Bristol fairy; chalk plant)
Gypsophila paniculata
Family : Caryophyllaceae (carnation)
We are familiar with these tiny, airy flowers on their slender stems in our ornamental floral arrangements. Surprisingly, these teeny, delicate flowers have a large taproot, similar to that of a dandelion!
Symbolically, these flowers mean an everlasting and undying love, which is why they are so popular in wedding bouquets. They also mean Innocence and purity; hence, the popularity of their use with newborn babies.
There are a number of species of this annual, or perennial, herb, and they are used for more than floristry. They are also used in herbal medicine, for food (used in halva, liquors, cheese and ice cream), in producing film, and in soaps and shampoos.
Sources:
Perennials [Cavindish Plant Guides; Ed.H. Parker]
Perennial Favorites [Lois Hole]
& thank you, Google
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One day it occurred to me that while I liked to have this dainty flower in my vases, I really didn't know much about it. It turns out this delicate, tiny bloom is really quite hardy ... and far more useful than just an airy 'filler' in floral arrangements.
Captured in natural light, unedited, uncropped .... nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to Global Flowers Photography for featuring this image
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March 24th, 2016
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Comments (17)
Janet Rockburn
Love the pic, love the description even more! Thanks for the info Connie-
Connie Handscomb replied:
Lol... ok .. that's a first; so glad my descriptions are getting read! Janet, thankyou! :))
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful floral Connie, love the pink background!...F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Donna! . .the pink background would be from a building a ways off in the distance .. :))
John Bartelt
This is such a fantastic capture, Connie! Also love the superb pov and focus! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, John! ... they really are teeny tiny ... ; maybe my image of them being Big will cause folks to take another look next time they see them {like I did .. after many years!} :))
Sabrina Wheeler
Precious! Sweet! Fabulous depth! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Sabrina! really appreciate your thoughtful comment ... & support :))
Nick Boren
You sure do know how to please your viewers dear Connie. I'm really loving your spring images. You have so much talent. ;-)) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hmm.. well I don't know about that, Nick, but I thank you all the same; this is a springtime / any time bloom .. & I'm glad you like it! :))
Lois Bryan
OOO So so so pretty, Connie!!!! What a lovely ... and very welcome ... sight!!! Magic!!! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
You are so kind; thank you, Lois ... I really hadn't paid much attention until .. one day, something 'clicked' . .:)))
Johanna Hurmerinta
Connie, love the color, light and the name on this wonderful image. LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Johanna, thank you so much; sometimes they are called baby's tears {which a bit sad} :))
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