Iris Sang
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Iris Sang
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Were you to put words with this
we would not survive the song.
~Rumi
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Iris Family = Iridaceae
"Iris", named after the Greek goddess Iris , means 'rainbow' - wherever she went, a rainbow followed her.
'Flagge' is the Middle English word for reed ; hence the calling of these flowers 'flags'.
Iris has a long history as a medicinal herb. A powerful resin in the rhizome ['iris versicolor'] treats numerous ailments, incl heartburn and various stomach ailments, skin diseases, migraines. Iris was used as teething rings for infants, poultices for broken bones, and was even recommended for removing freckles. As a tea, it stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic system. The diuretic drug Iridin derives from the iris.
Native Americans tediously wove fibers from iris leaf edges to make strong rope, string, and netting.
Orris root [derived fr 'Iris florentina'] grown extensively on roofs in Normandy, France, is dried and used in perfumery. 'I. tectorum', grown on roofs in Japan, is used to make face powder. Orris is also used in syrups and gin.
The Greek 'machaironion' iris root , ground with flour, made a pasta called : macaroni!
Sources:
The Flower Healers [Barbara Olive]
The Secrets of Wildflowers [Jack Sanders]
Irises.. A Romantic History [Susan Berry]
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Captured in natural light … uncropped, unedited … nature in all her splendour :)
♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
Macro Photography
FAA Featured Images
Visions Of Spring
Amazing Irises
Loving the Colors PURPLE and PINK
The Artistic Forager
Women Photographers
International Women Artists
♥ 3rd Place Contest Winner : "Purple"
{thank you Andee Photography & Radiant Orchid, thank you All!}
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Comments (32)
Art Di
I love this perfect blue! It's my favorite color! Thank you, Connie :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Just came upon your comment from long ago; sorry Di … so hard to keep up! I practice … & still haven’t mastered it; thank you so much for your kind support;)🍃
Andrea Lazar
I love your vision, Connie! All of your floral images are spectacular and very artistic! One more beautiful than the next! v/f
Deyanira Harris
Hello Connie , this is so amazing photograph I love it . take care and have a wonderful weekend!! :-) lfv
Bruce Bley
Lovely macro capture, Connie!! I am so glad you heard it singing to you. Well done!! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Bruce! thank you so much! .. I do love these gorgeous blooms ; can spend a long time amidst the petals :)))
Jeff Burgess
Great macro. Love how iris come out using this lens. Color is great.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thanks so much, Jeff; macros are such great fun .. a world 'unexplored' with the naked eye comes to life ; I've been enjoyed Purple hues lately :)))
Debby Pueschel
Absolutely magnificent! VF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Debby; my 'to do' list has fallen by the wayside as I try to move off the computer here ; wanted to thank you before I do ... Thank you! :)))
Neal Eslinger
You are most welcome Connie; What beautiful work! L/F!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Neal ..! again! .. ah, so happy you like this .. I'll admit it wasn't the easiest one of mine to capture {it rained .. & rained .. & rained .. one day, after it had stopped & as the sun was setting, I finally got this} :)))
Connie Handscomb
I must thank you here, too, Joetta, for featuring this image in International Women Artists .. you are wonderful! :)))
Aaron Whittemore
Stunning brilliant color, and selective close up details, make this a very enjoyable image, Connie. V/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Aaron, Hello! nice to see you & thank you so very much for your comments; I always appreciate what you have to say - so interesting to get other viewpoints ; hope you're well & happy ;)))
Bruce Bley
Beautiful macro shot, Connie. F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Bruce! thank you so much ... I'll be honest with you: I went out at least three times to get this ... we had so much rain, it never seemed to stop; the light was never right; & the wet .. well, it was always there; & then ... voila! here it is. Really do appreciate your kindness :))) {make that 'kindnesses'}
Joy Watson
Beautifully done lv
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Joy! I'm not going to say we have to stop meeting like this ... rather: let's keep on meeting like this! thank you so much, you're always so kind:)))
Connie Handscomb
Susan, a beautiful good day to you! and very many thanks for featuring this image in Women Photographers ♫singing♪ :)))
Connie Handscomb
Alexandria, Hello! nice to see you again ... thank you for featuring this image in The Artistic Forager ; I do enjoy providing some information on the photographs [which hopefully can be useful to others]. I very much enjoy reading what others have to say on their group images, too. Happy Day to you :)))
Heidi Smith
This makes for a gorgeous abstract, Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Yes, macros can do that sometimes; thanks so much for taking time to comment, Heidi :)))
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