Botanica .. Turning
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Botanica .. Turning
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Nature doesn't move in a straight line, and as part of nature, neither do we.
~ Gloria Steinem [fr. Revolution From Within]
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Falling in love with this photogenic plant was easy to do: a step backward, a slight turn, a play with the Light ... and another magical image emerged. There were no digital enhancements to these images, merely Light frolicking with this fantasy flora presenting us with an aura of delicate delights, a series of ever-changing colours.
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Astrantia major (Great Masterwort)
Family = Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Botanica is the Spanish word for 'botany', and also used to describe plant (herbal) stores. While today, the Astrantias are used primarily as garden ornamentals, centuries ago it was used medicinally. The botanist and herbalist, John Gerard, published a famous illustrated botany book in 1597 - 'Great Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes' (1480 pages!) - wherein the Masterwort is first described.
He describes the 'vertues' of the 'wilde Masterwort' this way:
"Herbe Gerard with his roots stamped and laid upon members that are troubled or vexed with the gout, swageth the paine, and taketh away the swelling and inflammations thereof, which occasioned the Germanes to give it the name Podagraria because of his vertues in curing the gout."
Sources:
Wikipedia ; also the blog: "Name That Plant"
Gerard's Herbal [John Gerard's Historie of Plants']; ed. Marcus Woodward
♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
The Light Painters
Versatile Photography
The Artistic Forager
The green paradise
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June 10th, 2014
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Comments (34)
Connie Handscomb
Philippe, a nice surprise, thank you! for featuring this image in The green paradise:))
Lois Bryan
VERY cool ... love the dof work, the detail on those tiny red/purple inside bitz is excellent .. the cooling greens and whites are the perfect counterpoint!! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thanks to you again, Lois! O Happy Day! :))) {I love Green .. my favorite colour}
Jake Danishevsky
Beautiful shot and great details. Wonderful capture.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Jake! nice to see you ... I've been 'indisposed' lately; so my thank you is Late! :)))
Aaron Whittemore
The intricate, and highly defined detail is amazing enough, but then it is enveloped in glorious edge to edge green, Remarkable image, connie. V/F
Connie Handscomb
Alexandria, Hello! & thank you to bits for featuring this image in The Artistic Forager ; hope you're enjoying the Beginning of Summertime :)))
Connie Handscomb
Late with my thanks, Michel, for your featuring this image in Versatile Photography .... sincere all the same; really do appreciate! :)))
Mary Lou Chmura
Amazing work, Connie such a spectacular image; wonderful clarity and colors; very nicely done! v/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Mary Lou, I always do appreciate your visits .. & your comments ... thank you! :)))
Deyanira Harris
Wow so impressive work dear Connie!! love this image!! take care and have a lovely week!! lfv
Connie Handscomb replied:
Good Day to you, dear Deyanira! take care as well & a lovely weekend, too :)))
Connie Handscomb
Heidi, enormous thanks to you for featuring my image in The Light Painters ; you are Wonderful! :)))
Chris Flees
great Macro Connie..You captured the pattern and texture well....l/f/g+
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thanks so much, Chris ; lovely compliments from you & I truly appreciate :)))
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