Flashpoint
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Flashpoint
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Open your arms in the early mornin'
When the light comes shinin' through ...
~ Van Morrison [fr. Wild Honey]
You are not the oil, you are not the air - merely the point of combustion, the flash-point where the light is born.
~ Dag Hammarskjöld
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Grape Hyacinth
Common Grape Hyacinth : Muscari botryoides
Family : Lily
Genus: Muscari (fr Greek word for "musk") ... because some species have a musky scent
You will find these little plants most commonly in the woods.
The bulb is poisonous, but the American species Muscari comosum (and some others) have their flowers used as a direutic and stimulant.
The flowers also have a sweet nectar which bees like.
The root is edible! It can be cooked, and candied. In Korea, it is used as a tonic for stamina, and as an expectorant.
Jugs have an ancient history, dating back to the Romans. They have not changed much since then, other than perhaps we have more designs and uses for them.
Sources:
Websites (1) Viable Health (2) A Modern Herbal (3) Edible and Medicinal Plants
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When an organic compound reaches a temperature that gives off sufficient vapour to ignite the air, it is called a flashpoint.
Springtime is alive with colour: sometimes bright & energetic ; at other times, softly brilliant with pastels . And always, after the winter slumber, the rejuvenating light is welcomed with great joy and relief from the hibernating darkness.
Captured in the sunlight: a view of the light waves shimmering and dancing .... sparkling and reflected several times over; unedited .. .with just a wee crop (thank you, Michel!) .... nature in all its splendour.
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April 7th, 2017
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Comments (17)
Elizabeth Tillar
Connie, this capture is pure joy to view! The focus, light, and composition are beautifully combined, and I love the Hammarskjold quote; he is my lifelong hero! l/f
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful close up of Grape Hyacinth bloom with great light and shadows, colors, peaceful mood, dof, perspective and composition, Connie! F/L
Michel Verhoef
I am member of photo judges in my photoclub....criticizing images...it can be tiny details in pictures that can make the difference. Even people that are not used to watch images can see differences between a great image and a fantastic image even when they do not realize why that is....they can sense it. As a photographer you can guide the eyes of the viewer. That's why it is very rare to have a perfect unedited image. Even the greatest photographers in the past did edit their work however difficult it was in those analogue days...:)) I will never use bad words in critiquing images. Most people appreciate my tips I give them....not everyone of course...there was one woman here I can remember (she was Dutch) who I gave a small tip...than she started to swear at me and said that she never had seen someone who made such bad images as I did...:)))
Michel Verhoef
Great deep colors making it standout Connie !! What is well down here is the fact that the central flower is just off center...and it can even be more when you crop out the remnant of the white flower on the right edge....soooo...Connie...I sneaked in two free tips for you here....I only do that with great images that have even more potentials :))) if you don't like them than you just can delete this comment...no problem....;)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ah... Michel, you are right, there is a "friend" in the corner ... sorry it has bothered you more than it did me. If unedited 'au naturelle' nature's splendour does not suit, I may have to upload a special edition just for you ... or you may not buy, hmm? ... ;)) Nature has its imperfections, as do I , & still I see its beauty. This is your say; I do not delete comments {unless perhaps you start using bad words at me...}
Cheryl Rose
mmmm, such a very beautiful, delicate capture of this Grape Hyacinth, Connie! A joy to view!! Hello to Spring! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Indeed! hello to spring on this glorious incredibly Wet Monday, Cheryl! our April may turn out to be as wet as our March (28 days if rain out of 31!); our Feb; Jan ... sheesh!! Thank you for enjoying this floral view!;))
Jerry Bokowski
I always enjoy looking thru your work, Connie. This is just one reason why. The little delicate pretty things in life! ....fav / like
Rachel Morrison
Incredibly sweet and soft in this extraordinary lighting. Peaceful and exquisite.
Connie Handscomb replied:
The morning sunshine, Rachel .... when there was no rain! So kind of you; thank you!;))
Eva Maria Nova
~ Totally embraced by this mornin' Beauty, dear Connie ))) It is so so so very Endearing ))) Wishing you a LOVEly Sunday, LOVEly friend ))) ~
Connie Handscomb replied:
Good morning, delight-full, Eva! Thank you! Hope your week ahead is as bright & beautiful as your lovely self!;))
Glenn DiPaola
The focus and framing in this is great. I love those shapes and tones in the background. Terrific macro. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, so good to hear, Glenn! Thank you! Wishing you a marvelous day/week:))