The Quiet One
by Connie Handscomb
Title
The Quiet One
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
But I want first of all - in fact, as an end to these other desires - to be at peace with myself. I want a singleness of eye, a purity of intention, a central core to my life that will enable me to carry out these obligations and activities as well as I can. I want, in fact - to borrow from the language of the saints - to live "in grace" as much of the time as possible. I am not using this term in a strictly theological sense. By grace I mean an inner harmony, essentially spiritual, which can be translated into outward harmony.
~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh [fr. Gift From The Sea]
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My tulips are colorful ..... but for these quiet ones, the dwarf tulips which have nestled themselves gently into their separate space, bending low to the earth every now and again, listening to what secrets it has to share. They are small, the colour of spilled sunshine on placid water, and every now and again I go over to gaze upon their pastel petals, and feel their peace.
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Taken in natural light ; unaltered ; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
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April 11th, 2015
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Comments (129)
Maxine Billings
This is such an awesome capture!!! Love its subtle and gentle appearance!!! Colors are so enchanting too!!!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Maxine! It was a favourite but I disturbed it too much; I haven't seen it for a while. So pleased you like it!;))
Joni Eskridge
I could have seen and commented long ago, but it is so beautiful that I could visit 100 times and it would still be worthy of pause and remark, Connie. Wonderful capture of light and beauty.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Wow, just found your comment, Joni! Thank you so very much....very late!;))
Cheryl Rose
I love how The Quiet One has a light shining from the inside! So soft and lovely details ... and inspiring, Connie! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello dear Cheryl! Sorry for my late reply; I just found your lovely comment. This little tulip pleased me very much, & grew well. I disturbed it too much though, I haven't seen it for while:)
Sandra Sengstock-Miller
This is so beautiful . it is so soft and pretty and as you say the quiet one says it all.............F/L Sandy
Connie Handscomb replied:
So nice to see you, Sandra; & your wonderful comment & support is truly appreciated :))
Mah FineArt
Gorgeous macro, Connie. Love how beautiful the yellow color emphasized opposite green color. F/V
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much! this tulip was really small & delicate .. I guess the colours were, too; so glad you like them! :))
RussianArtists NewWave
Simply mesmerizing macro, Connie! ~~Jenny!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello to you, dear Jenny! thank you so much for taking time to visit my images ... & your wonderful support! :))
Carla Parris
Absolutely love this beauty. I am returning to tweet (or maybe retweet), and to fave, this gorgeous image!!!!!
Lucinda Walter
Fabulous!!! :)) l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
whoa! I didn't see some folks here {like yourself} earlier than this .. ; thank you, Lucinda! :))