Tributary
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Tributary
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
The river is everywhere.
~ Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
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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 :
Peace and Simplicity (incl. Special Feature)
First Friday Gallery
Monochrome Mania
Macro Marvels
Fine Arts Professionals
Seasons Of Beauty
Bath and Spa Prints
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June 18th, 2015
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Carla Parris
Oh, sweet, and for me, elusive, maidenhair fern. This is one of my very favorite plants, also, but alas, I have been unable to grow it successfully. This is a lovely image of a very special plant. Love it!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Carla, late thank you! Hi! & for me, too... it needs more shade, I think, than I was ever able to provide it ;))
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