Threads
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Threads
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.
~ Richard P. Feynman
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Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum pedatum
Family : Polypodiaceae
"Adiantum" means 'unwetted' ; the fronds of this fern repel water
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This delicate beauty has always been a favourite fern of mine. Its lush green floats soft as chiffon; there was a small breeze as I sat on a rock next to this one, and leaned in to listen to the whispers the wind and the green fan-shaped fronds shared.
Fragile as this plant appears, the stems are not: they can apparently grow up to 60 cm (almost 24 inches) in length, and were strong enough to be used in basket-making.
Source:
Plants of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland [C.Varner]
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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 :
Monochrome Mania
The Green Paradise
Macro Photography
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April 29th, 2015
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Comments (22)
Alan L Graham
Stunning nature close up! L&F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Alan; it was a bit of a challenge with the breeze moving these ultra delicate fronds about so I'm very pleased you like the final result :))
Barbara McMahon
Connie, I love the delicate beauty that you have captured. Beautiful composition and gorgeous colour! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Barbara; I love ferns .. & this one is special; so pleased you visited & your support is enormously appreciated! :))
Nick Boren
Such wonderful threads dear Connie and photographed by a very talented artist... ;-) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Always a treat to read your words, Nick; thank you .. & for your patience in my late replies, too :))
Marina Kojukhova
So pretty!! Like a lace! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ah .. you noticed; yes, Marina, I've always thought so , too!; thank you so much! :))
Connie Handscomb
Philippe, Hello, Happy Monday & thank you! for featuring this image in The Green Paradise :)))
Mary Machare
Green on green… a welcome sight after a long winter! Beautiful work, Connie. LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Always welcome for me, Mary :) {one of my most favorite colours} ; so glad you like it!
Art Di
WOW...This is just fabulous!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hmmm... I'm a little behind again, Di .. thank you sincerely, belatedly :))
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