Happy Go Lucky
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Happy Go Lucky
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
May all beings never be separated from happiness.
~ Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha]
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Gaillardia (blanket flower; Indian blanket; firewheel)
Gaillardia aristata Pursh n; Gaillardia pulchella
Family : Asteraceae ; Compositaeae (Sunflower)
A French botanist, Gaillard de Marentonneau, provided this wildflower with its name, and the word Aristata means bearded, which refers to the several bristles on this plant (more noticeable when its seeds fall).
You can see this wildflower on open hillsides and drier areas throughout the summer and autumn throughout North America.
Source:
Wildflowers Across The Prairies [Vance; Jowsey; MacLean]
Wild Flowers of British Columbia [Lewis J. Clark]
North American Wildflowers: National Audobon Society Field Guide [Spellenberg]
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I recently posted this bloom showing an angle of the petal edges (titled Beacon) that did not show the floral centre (which bees love to visit) so I've posted this image to better show the colourful nature of this wildflower, which has become a popular flower to plant in the garden.
Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to Wild Flowers for featuring this image
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November 8th, 2015
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Comments (11)
Bill Morgenstern
I must agree with Carolyn on every point. Your "Happy Go Lucky" is truly a notch above and aptly named, Connie!! F&L
Connie Handscomb replied:
It really is a happy flower.. I think:)) your compliments are just as kind as Carolyn's ... thank you so much, Bill! :))
Lisa S Baker
LOVE this POV...fantastic clarity and detail...no need to edit this one, it is pure beauty at its finest!! f/l
Connie Handscomb replied:
You're so kind, Lisa; this is for those who want to see a more complete image of the wildflower :))
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