Wishing Well
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Wishing Well
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
When the world says, "Give up,"
Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."
~Author Unknown
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Called the oracle flower, the Hellebore was used to forecast weather: in Europe, 12 buds would be placed in water for each month of the year; each bud that opened represented good weather in that month.
The alkaloids of the white hellebore [Veratrum viride] , known as Indian Poke, have been used pharmaceutically in anti-hypertensive drugs. Homeopathically, tinctures are made for liver ailments. A long time ago, Helleborus niger was used in treating parasites, but this plant has always been considered toxic. In 585 BC, it was used to poison the water supply of a Greek city, and during the Middle Ages, it was used to drive out evil influences. It is not used in modern medicine.
There are about 20 species of this plant. Be Cautious: they are poisonous; use gloves as any bruising of the leaves or flowers can cause dermititis.
Sources:
Four Chefs, One Garden : Seasons Of West Coast Living [Roy]
Culpeper's Color Herbal [Potterton]
Rodale's 21st Century Herbal [Michael J. Balick, PhD]
The Carefree Garden, Letting Nature Play Her Part [Bill Terry]
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This hellebore centre filled with raindrops was captured in natural light; then squared ... and the perimeter colours softened to accentuate focus on the droplets. During which , she is wishing and hoping the weeks of rain will stop soon ... nature in all its wet splendour ;)
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Comments (33)
Rachel Morrison
How wonderful! I love this inner world you've captured. Beautiful light and detail!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Rachel! I love digging into things this way , & finding the beauty within:))
Betsy Zimmerli
So tender, Connie. // Thanks for comment re. Hemlocks. I worry about them because of the invasive Wooly Adelgid. Whole stands wiped out in southern New England, I hear.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh no! I wasn't aware of that, Betsy; so sad when ecologies get disturbed. I hope the Wooly invasion doesn't carry on too long & far. Meantime, Thank you for your kind support!;))
Malanda Warner
Tender diffused edges and soft pastel colours, water droplets nicely defined, overall divine! LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, dear Malanda! My computer was just taken in for repair ...maybe that will leave me more time to catch up on replies, do you think 😉? .. Hmm ... we'll see ... :)))
Jerry Bokowski
Such a refreshing image, perfect title, and as always, an excellent tutorial, Connie.....fav / like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Jerry! I'm glad you enjoy the 'tutorials' as well as the image :))
Melissa Bittinger
SUCH a pleasure viewing your portfolio, I hardly knew what to click on first. This one is exquisite, as are many others I just had a moment to glance at...I'll definitely have to revisit ;)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Melissa! Oh my, wow! Your words are special, such a wonderful compliment; thank you so much!;))
Kumar Annamalai
Your macro work is truly amazing. Your use of selective exposure and how you present this image is so beautiful. You have a beautiful eye but most importantly you have an amazing soul to capture this
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh wow, Kumar! I wish I'd seen your uplifting comment (compliment!) earlier! Makes my heart soar with happiness .. & sorely needed today; thank you so, so much!;))
Slavica Stajic
Breathtakingly beautiful! I'm just looking at it again and again....Gorgeous work dear Connie!