Smouldering Embers
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Smouldering Embers
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'
A burning heart is what I want; consort with burning!
Kindle in thy heart the flame of Love
~ Rumi
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With the sun shining strongly through these leaves, it struck me how similar this spurge looked to the poinsetta plant and, with further research, I discovered that within the vast family this species of plant incorporates, it is indeed related to the scarlet-leafed plant we know so well during our Christmas season.
The Fireglow is native to the Himalayas and, as such, has become a popular ornamental shrub in cooler climates to add its flamboyant hues to the landscape any time of the year. It is named after a medical doctor and botanist who explored the area during the 1800's.
As with all spurge, the sap can irritate the skin but there are some reports that may also have some cosmetic or medicinal properties.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to Fine Arts Professionals for featuring this image
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August 6th, 2015
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Comments (20)
Ramon Martinez
Delightful capture, Connie! L&F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Ramon! nice to see you! hope you had a lovely summertime .. & thank you for your wonderful support! :))
DJ MacIsaac
Wow! So beautiful and perfect... lighting, clarity, colour ...amazingly good Connie! ...love 😊FL
Mary Lou Chmura
Wow, Such a masterpiece and great exposure! v/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Spurge can have a masterful effect on people,Mary Lou :))) {more seriously: huge thanks to you!}
Sandra Foster
Wow, so much detail in this .... a f/l too Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Sandra! glad you like it .. & hope you are enjoying the sunny days of August :))
Pamela Blizzard
the glowing background makes these beauties pop! l/f/t
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Pamela! yes, there was a very bright backlight here ... nice to see you, & thank you! :))