Pink Breeze
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Pink Breeze
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Cosmos (Mexican Aster)
Cosmos sulphureus ; Cosmos bipinnatus
Family : Asteraceae ; Compositae (aster; daisy; sunflower)
The most precious things of life are near at hand, without money and without price. Each of you has the whole wealth of the universe at your very door. All that I ever had, and still have, may be yours by stretching forth your hand and taking it.
~ John Burroughs
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This flower doesn't look at all like the tall yellow blooms of the sunflower, but it is actually indigenous to Mexico and a member of the sunflower family.
This wildflower is one of the easiest to grow. Perhaps that is the reason it is now naturalized through much of the United States and Canada, as well as South America and through to South Africa.
Medicinally, in Brazil and South America it has long been used for treatment of malaria.
In the kitchen, the leaves can be prepared to be eaten raw or cooked.
Symbolically, this flower represents daintiness. A gift of cosmos is a gift of unselfish love.
Sources:
A Bloom A Day [R. Van Dongen]
and thank you, Google!
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Wildlflowers have become quite popular nowadays, which makes me very pleased! Since people are now more aware of their importance, the botanical gardens and garden centres locally are selling (non-GMO) wildflower seeds for the gardens (birds, bees, butterflies and all other pollinators).
These pretty, breezy blooms will be blowing in the wind in a little while. Most years we can see them by June. I couldn't wait that long so I've uploaded another season's treasure.
Captured in natural sunlight ; unedited; uncropped ... nature in all its splendour :)
💕 Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image:
Global Flowers Photography
Macro Marvels
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May 8th, 2017
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Comments (28)
Jerry Bokowski
I was immediately drawn to this, Connie. Janet has a dear friend that loves the cosmos flower. And always your attention to detail, both in image and story......fav / like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Jerry! It certainly is free-flowing in the breeze; a pretty sight as its petals flutter like butterfly wings :))
Maxine Billings
Connie, what a beautiful, soft, elegant capture of this lovely flower & I love the title too!!!
Kumar Annamalai
Im a real big fan of your macro work...your eye for this work is truly magnifique
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, Kumar!, thank you so much! You've made a sleepy, tired morning Me perk up! So wonderful to hear such a lovely compliment first thing in the morning. I'm a big fan of your photography, too... just so you know! Best to you!;))
I'ina Van Lawick
So lovely, Connie. An image with a real heart in the soft embrace of the petals. Love it very much. lf
Connie Handscomb replied:
Good Morning, l'ina! Thankyou so much! I missed some time here, now really far behind on replies ... again! Have a great day!;))
Wes Iversen
Beautifully captured, Connie! I love the soft pinks and that yellow center pops nicely! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Wes! I appreciate your visits & thoughtful comments; best to you!;))
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful floral close up of a Cosmos blossom, with great colors, light and perspective, Connie! F/L
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