Persuasion
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Persuasion
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope...I have loved none but you.
~ Jane Austen [fr. Persuasion]
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ROSE PETAL WATER
5 c. of fresh rose petals in a large bowl
Pour boiling spring water over the petals;
add vodka or medicinal alcohol ( 1 part spirit to 10 parts water).
Leave to infuse.
When cool, strain into sterilized bottles; cork.
Add a fresh petal or two to each bottle.
[fr. The Book Of The Rose, D. Squire w J. Newdick]
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Taken in natural light ; unaltered : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
Macro Photography
Beautiful Flowers
Flora
The Artistic Forager
In The Mood
The Best Of Fine Arts
All Flowers
FAA Collectors Group
Forever Gallery Group
Flowerly Love
Worldly Photography
10 Plus
Premium FAA Artists
Flower Mania
Macro Marvels
Radiant Roses, Photog.25
Spa and Salon Art
All The Roses
1 Weekly - ALL Stars
Thoughts Of Flowers
Roses And Tulips
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February 20th, 2015
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Comments (63)
Sunil Kapadia
Wow! So delicate, tender and soft. Love the lighting and the pleasing effect. Classic. L/F
Lisa Phillips
I just love this Connie!! Your beautiful work has been featured in the FAA group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.html 12-10-15
Maria Hunt
How tender is this portrait of a rose. .. Congratulations on your Feature in ALL Stars! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
So very grateful to you, Maria, for your endless kindness .. thank you so much!:))
Toni Abdnour
Ahhh, natural beauty, and this is so pleasing to the eye, Connie! Congratulations on your feature in ALL Stars!
Pamela Newcomb
The combination of pale pinks and soft focus are dreamy. Congratulations on your feature in ALL Stars!
Connie Handscomb
Charlotte, I wasn't expecting a feature in Spa and Salon Art, but you did it, & I am very grateful; thank you! :))
Connie Handscomb
Thank you so much, Mechala! really appreciate your featuring this image in Radiant Roses! :)))
Deyanira Harris
So beautiful macro and soft tones!! Love this one!!! Have a great week my friend!! lfv :-)
Marina Kojukhova
Oh..SO beautiful capture Connie!! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh my, Marina! I did not see you here earlier; apologies! & many many thanks to you! :)))
Gardening Perfection
I have been "Persuaded!" l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Haha! ok then .. a double batch of rose petal water just for you :))) {& thank you very much!}
Art Di
Wonderful work! l/f/t
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh my goodness! I forgot to get back to people here.. wonderful people like you, Di! apologies for my lateness . .& thank you! :)))