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The Blooming Red Quince Poster
by Connie Handscomb
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The Blooming Red Quince poster by Connie Handscomb. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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They dined on mince, and slices of quince, ... more
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Artist's Description
They dined on mince, and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon;
And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand,
They danced by the light of the moon.
~ Edward Lear
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Japanese Quince ( Chaenomeles japonica; C. japonica; flowering quince; Japonica; Maule's Quince)
Family : Rosaceae
This popular ornamental shrub (and bonsai) is native to Japan. Its flowers are usually red, although they can also be white or pink.
If it bears fruit it bears, it will be small, yellow, and apple shaped. The fruit will be very hard, and astringent, and while it can be eaten raw, it would be an unpleasant experience. It is more appealing to the palate as a marmalade (apparently there is more pectin in it than in a 'true' quince or apple), a preserve, or - for those who imbibe - in a liqueur.
Apparently, too, flowering quinces also contain more Vitamin C than lemons!
Symbolically, quince i...
About Connie Handscomb
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Reese Lewis
Excellent capture. All your florals are beautiful. Great work, Connie. lfv
Connie Handscomb
Thank you so much, Beth! for featuring this image in The Most Beautiful Flowers :))
Kim Tran
Fabulous image!
Rachel Morrison
Absolutely lovely in color and light. What a treasure.
Connie Handscomb replied:
More thanks to you, Rachel :))
Georgia Mizuleva
Marvelous.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Georgia :))
Brian Tada
Connie, this is a most gorgeous and fine image of these strikingly beautiful red quince blossoms! Lovely perspective and exquisite lighting really bring out their unique characteristics marvelously. Great composition. Outstanding work! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
I appreciate your comments very much, Brian! A wonderful incentive for me to carry on clicking; thank you!:)))
Daniel Gomez
Gorgeous Image and Capture Connie !! - l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you very much, Daniel :))
Linda Lees
I must get one of these tough but lovely plants for my garden. Beautiful floral macro Connie, your focus is superb! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ah .. I wish you all the best with your planting, Linda :))
Betty Denise
Beautiful color and detail. Nice work Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you again, Betty :))
Lucinda Walter
Gorgeous work, Connie! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Very kind of you; thank you so much Lucinda;))
Petra Theodoridou
Amazing capture, Connie!!! A superb and very beautiful macro with fantastic light, color and details!LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Season's Greetings, Petra! Thank you so much!:))
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning colors, flower details, lighting, and composition. F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Morris! very much :))
Mark Ashkenazi
Absolutely Stunning!! l/f/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you very much, Mark :))
Ruth Housley
So beautiful Connie and the Red Quince is so red and bright!! l/f Ruth
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Ruth; it will be blooming again in no time :))
Geraldine Scull
Beautiful colors, exposure, details and composition ! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Geraldine :))
Susan Grube
Beautiful.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Susan :))
Nick Boren
It's a pure delight to be able to view this one. I did not know a photography could hold such beauty. ;-)) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Yes, you do know, your own holds beauty, Nick ; thank you so much!:))