Cloudburst
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Cloudburst
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be? - it is the same the angels breathe.
~Mark Twain [fr. "Roughing It"]
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Queen Anne�s Lace (cow parsley; bird's nest; wild chervil; wild carrot)
Anthriscus sylvestris ; Daucus carota
The finely cut foliage and airy umbrels of this plant can be found along rural roadsides from the springtime through to the summer. This touch of delicate greenery is often used in bouquets and floral arrangements .
There are several accounts as to the derivation of its name: one of them being its resemblance to the lace of the British Queen Anne's head dress; another that it was in honour of Saint Anne, the patron saint of lacemakers.
In the kitchen, cow Parsley (wild chervil) is an edible herb. It is the precursor to our cultivated carrot. The roots were once eaten by the indigenous tribes along the Pacific Coast.
Medicinally, for over 2,500 years it was used as a contraceptive (morning after pill), confirmed by modern day laboratory trials. The seeds are used for urinary ailments, and for colic.
Sources:
Wild Flowers Of British Columbia [L.J.Clark]
Plants Of Coastal British Columbia
and Thank You, Google!
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I'm a little ahead of myself : yes, it is springtime here, although still too early for the cow parsley. But, since time has a tendency to move very quickly for me, I know I'll be seeing them in a blink. In the meantime, there is this image ... taken in natural light, uncropped .... with the exposure adjusted to provide a dreamy effect.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Fine Arts Professionals
Global Flowers Photography
10 Plus
Thoughts Of Flowers
Greeting Cards For All Occasions
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March 3rd, 2016
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Comments (43)
Bijan Pirnia
Good morning to a terrific young lady, I thought I'd better stop by your lovely gallery for more inspiration and see what's shakin'. For some reason I'm not consciously aware of, this beautiful piece reminds me of a wedding gown. It implies feminine softness.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Good Morning! & thank you! Perhaps this airy plant reminds you of baby's breath, so often used in bridal bouquets... ; perhaps. Thank you for appreciating the soft feminity here :))
Cheryl Rose
This is a splendid capture, Connie! Clean, crisp. tiny white blooms against the dreamy green background is very, very pretty! Superb, friend! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
If I recall, I think I did a number of versions before I decided to upload this particular one; airy plants offer up so many opportunities with light; I'm glad you like this one; thank you, Cheryl!;))
Jane Gatward
Ethereal and lovely Connie. Your work is very creative and beautiful. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Jane! Your compliment is a terrific boost! Gave a lovely day!;))
Connie Handscomb
Jeanne, thank you! for featuring this image in Greeting Cards For All Occasions :))
VIVA Anderson
I adore this beautiful lacy plant, so much it lifts my spirits to a lightness of being.............compliments, v.f...........VIVA
Gabriella Weninger - David
I really love your Images Connie.... this is another stunning one... sooooo GORGEOUS!!!
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