Chandelier
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Chandelier
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
I am sunlight slicing the dark.
~ Rumi
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Red Hot Poker (Torch Lily)
Kniphofia uvaria
Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae
Native to Africa, these exotic plants became treasures in the Victorian gardens, and treasures to bees and hummingbirds as well - they love these plants.
The red hot poker becomes especially prolific with blooms after a fire; the dead vegetation is burnt off and nutrients are released into the soil. But contrary to what one might think, these fiery blooms prefer a damp, rather than arid, soil.
This vividly coloured plant was named in 1747 after a German professor of medicine and amateur botanist who had invented a method of plant illustration by recording the outlines of pressed dried specimens covered with ink onto paper. There are some delicate colours as well.
Source:
Clay Perry's Fantastic Flowers [Text: M. Perry]
The Gardener's Atlas: The Origins, Discovery, And Cultivation Of The World's Most Popular Garden Plants [Grimshaw; Ward]
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At the end of day, the sun beginning to turn a golden hue, the red hot pokers catch my eye. From a distance, the bright blooms look like small balloons bursting out of the stalk. But, sitting down next to them, I notice the cluster of little bells swinging on the stem. Ever curious, peeking inside: a myriad of bright, tiny, blooms, draping downwards; a natural, luminous chandelier.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Images That Excite
Flower on Black
Global Flowers Photography
Flower Mania
Beautiful Flowers
Thoughts Of Flowers
Black Background and Colour
The Niche
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September 2nd, 2015
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Comments (32)
VIVA Anderson
I love this, Connie.........the warmth is palpable from this beautiful palette and so lovely on the black background; and the Rumi quote.......superlative !..........fv...........VIVA
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ah .. Rumi, yes.. ; he really IS superlative; thank you so much, VIVA, for appreciating my chandeliers! :))
Connie Handscomb
Thank you so much, Becky! for featuring this image in Black Backgroudn and Colour:))
Connie Handscomb
I very much appreciate your featuring this image in Thoughts of Flowers, Lisa; thank you again! :))
Lisa Phillips
Congratulations, your beautiful work has been featured in the FAA group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.html
Connie Handscomb
Jasna, thank you! for featuring this image in Global Flowers Photography; hope all is well with you;))
RussianArtists NewWave
In such close ups i love the incognizance of the flower, the way to go wit the rich imagination :-) Beautiful macro, Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, what a lovely comment, thank you so much; your support is heartwarming for me! :))
Louise Hill
I love all the details, soft colors and the dark background!! f/l
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Louise! I'm always so appreciative of your wonderful support :))
Connie Handscomb
Doug, heaps of thanks to you for featuring this image in Flower on Black; best to you! :))
Gabriella Weninger - David
Another sooo FANTASTIC macro shot and sooo lovely and gorgeous flower and image Connie...awesome capture! (The comment below from this Eva Koul is a very bad SPAM)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, dear Gabriella! I took note of your comment .. & dealt with Eva ; the spam is gone :))
Lisa S Baker
So extremely gorgeous, Connie....great lighting and softness! f/l
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Lisa! we must thank the setting sun for the light & softness :))
Nick Boren
WOW... what an amazing flower this one is dear Connie. I don't think I have ever seen one like it. :-) Of course you photographed it flawlessly and I enjoy viewing it very much. ;-) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
You may have seen it without knowing you did, Nick.... the macro view hasn't captured the long stem it is on ; thank you , my dear, for your wonderful words! :))
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Connie Handscomb replied:
I am always so grateful to you, John! your support is a real boost to me .... more helpful than you can know; thank you, heaps! :))
Linda Lees
Gorgeous! The rich orange looks so good against the dark background. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Linda, Hi! thank you so much! this was towards the end of my visit to the flowers, as the light became much dimmer .. the blooms more accentuated; pleased you like them! :))