Berry Bountiful is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on November 12th, 2015.
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Berry Bountiful
Artist
Connie Handscomb
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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
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All good things are wild and free.
~ Henry David Thoreau
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Pyracantha angustofolia (narrowleaf firethorn; slender firethorn; woolly firethorn)
Family : Rosaceae
It may not look anything like one, but this vibrantly coloured evergreen shrub is a member of the rose family (yes, I was surprised to learn about this, too).
Birds love feeding on these berries, which range in colour from bright orange to scarlet red. While the birds like these berries, it is not recommended that humans ingest them : a toxin, hydrogen cyanide, is in both the leaves and the berries . (Interestingly, it is this that gives almonds their flavour). Medicinally, it is of benefit and is used in cancer treatment . In excess, however, it could cause respiratory failure, or worse so ... please don't eat these pretty berries!
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We've had some torrents of rain fall upon us these last few days ... but for one. And on that day, we witnessed a flurry of activity from the birds, a frenzy really, as they feasted upon the berries of the season. They may have been waiting for the rains to let up a bit, in which case, I'm sure they were very hungry! I wasn't quick enough to capture the birds .. the stationary berries are more my speed :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Macro Marvels
Images That Excite You
Glimpses Of Autumn
Macro Photography
Fine Arts Professionals
10 Plus
Puzzles - One Per Day, Photos
All Seasons Photography
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Comments (33)
Mick Anderson
Connie, I grew up with these berries (or ones very closely related) growing in front of my parents front porch. I thought they had magical powers... though I never did figure out what that magic was! LOL! Very nice image :)) F/V
Dianne Cowen
Beautifully done fall colors, Connie.. ! :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello! Dianne, I'm so pleased you like my berries .. :))) {thank you! brilliant scarlet hues all courtesy of Mother Nature}
Connie Handscomb
Patti, what a nice surprise! thank you! for featuring this image in Puzzles - One Per Day, Photos ;))
Gabriella Weninger - David
WOW... What a GORGEOUS Image Connie... such amazing colors... Absolutely AWESOME capture!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Wonderful Gabriella, thank you so much for appreciating my humble berries ;))
TERESA WEGRZYN
Yummy! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
No no, Teresa,you do not eat these berries .... Lol.... ; the birds will, though .. with great glee; thank you so much for visiting & your support! :))
Lucinda Walter
Fabulous light and gorgeous colors l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
When the sun starts to go down .. I love to be there; the Light is golden lovely; so pleased you like this, thank you, Lucinda! :))
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you heaps, John! really & truly , you work so hard for us all here, I'm so grateful to you :))
Carla Parris
This is such an intense and striking image, Connie. It is beautifully captured, and so dramatic with that black background. I love this whole mini series of your! Each image is a jewel!! v and tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Aw... Carla, you made my heart very happy with your lovely words {& support!}; thank you so very much :))
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