Svelte is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on March 12th, 2015.
Svelte
Svelte :adj.adjective - Slender or graceful in figure or outline; slim.... more
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Svelte
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Connie Handscomb
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svelte :adj.adjective - Slender or graceful in figure or outline; slim.
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The word is French, derived from the Italian 'svelto' , and was first used around 1817 - the year Jane Austen died - although one might be more inclined to think more of the sleek flapper styles of the Roaring Twenties. However, the Regency dresses were primarly simple;the Empire Line dresses, inspired by the Grecian ladies of classical art, were popular first with Napoleon's Josephine, and had lttle ornamentation.
Polished, tasteful, elegant, slender : these are other adjectives that come to mind when we think of 'svelte'-- all which define the stalk of the beautiful calla lily.
The Calla Lily is not really a lily at all: it actually belongs the same family as the caladium and philodendron. It is used at special occasions. Commonly white , this bloom can also come black (and other colours).While parts of this plant are toxic, so that young children and pets should be kept away from it, the edible rhizome was used by physicians of old to treat burns and scalds.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Beautiful Flowers
Flower Mania
Chiaroscuro
Flower On Black
Colorful Lilies
Black Background and Color
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Comments (29)
Maggie Terlecki
Brave move to photograph something so deep in color against black but it just works so well. You have a fabulous eye and a sensitivity that marks your works as having a style that is uniquely yours. So many treasures to find in your portfolio!
Torbjorn Swenelius
Such an elegance! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Torbjorn! I do think these blooms are quite elegant, so pleased you like it :))
Bruce Bley
Gorgeous, image, Connie!! F /L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Bruce! always nice to hear from you ... best to you this fine day:))
Connie Handscomb
Tamara, I'm honored to have you featured this image in the Chiaroscuro Group after your spring cleanup! beaming you big smiles & rays of sunshine .. & very many thanks! :))
Tamara Kulish
Congratulations! Your beautiful photo was selected to feature on the Home Page for the Chiaroscuro Group! I hope you enjoy the new presentation after my Spring Clean-up! Peace, Tamara
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so very much, Tamara! very much appreciated ... much Peace to you as well :))
Bruce Bley
Lovely capture and beautiful lighting, Connie. F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello to you, Bruce! & thank you for great support; I'm more appreciative than you can know :)))
Patricia Griffin Brett
This is fabulous, Connie! It went straight into my favorites. It's superbly photographed & is an excellent image! ☺ V/F! ♥
Fei A
Fabulous work Connie ! v/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Fei, thank you! your comment & support is a wonderful boost, truly appreciate! ;)))