Soft And Cozy
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Soft And Cozy
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson: you find the present tense, but the past perfect!
~Owens Lee Pomeroy
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In a garden nearby is a lovely arbor of these chubby, fuzzy blooms which capture my attention every time I walk by. They are quite profuse, still wearing their warm sweaters in the summer heat .. soft and cozy. This image was captured on an evening walk, with the day's light just starting to shut off, which provided a muted patina and charming mood of nostalgic sentimentality.
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Family : Ranunculaceae
Looking at this bloom, it is hard to believe it is a member of the buttercup family (I tend to think of small, bright, and sunny yellow), but with about 230 species, variety is certainly a definite possibility. Indigenous to Asia, Europe, North America and New Zealand, found in the wild they are called 'species clematis' - distinct from the hybrids. (It was during the reign of Elizabeth I, the English began to cultivate).
The work clematis is from the Greek word klema, which means vine branch, or tendril.
Native Americans used the leaves and bark, or dried and powered the root, of certain types of clematis for a shampoo. It has been used for rheumatism, headaches, varicose veins, gout, syphilis, skin condition, and fluid retention. When made into a poultice, has treated infected wounds, ulcers and blisters.
Some people apply clematis directly to the skin for blisters and in a wet dressing (as a poultice) to treat infected wounds and ulcers.
Source:
Online: Medicinal Herb Info; Web MD
Four Chefs, One Garden : Seasons Of West Coast Living [Roy]
The Gardener's Atlas: The Origins, Discovery, And Cultivation Of The World's Most Popular Garden Plants [J.Grimshaw]
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Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Exploration Photography
Global Flowers Photography [ + a Feature Pick For The Day]
Spa and Salon Art
Tranquility
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August 9th, 2015
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Comments (52)
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations !!! Pick for the Day in the group "Global Flowers Photography" !!!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, Wow! .. thank you so much, dear Jasna! what a nice surprise! .. I'm feeling quite happy inside now .. a lovely treat for the evening :)) {best to you!}
VIVA Anderson
You are such a wonderful photographer, Connie,and so poetic in your descriptions....always lovely to visit.....today this is my absolute favorite,and love the description too...........compliments,v.f................VIVA
Connie Handscomb replied:
VIVA .... thank you for your thoughtful, & beautiful words .. :)) {& your visit, support, of course!}
Connie Handscomb
Jasna, Hello! & thank you so much! for featuring this image in Global Flowers Photography :))
Kathy Braud
Lovely! Love the macro ad the fade out background, Connie. Nice composition to be able to see this view. L/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
It was up close & personal, Kathy :))) {thank you so much; I'm truly pleased you like it!}
Eloise Schneider
I am enjoying your gallery! This is my favorite ... so far, that is!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Eloise, hello! nice to meet you! & thank you so very much ... ; come & visit any time, you are always welcome to Enjoy :)))
Michael Durst
This is so beautiful. Your gallery is a treat to look at. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your love of beauty and talent.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Michael, thank you for your wonderful comment; what a boost for me! especially from one as talented as your good self .. the very best to you :))
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