Enticement is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on November 14th, 2014.
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Enticement
Artist
Connie Handscomb
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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Soft is the beautiful one ....
...... echo of the indelible foam ...
~ Pablo Neruda
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Dahlia
Family : Compositae (Asteraceae)
Cultivated species are named variabilis, distinguishing it from the wild forms of Mexico and Guatemala.
From midsummer through to the first frost, the dahlia blooms, from size small to dinner plate size, in every colour but blue. Its history is a proud one: Napoleon's Josephine planted the dahlia in her garden in France. After the Napoleonic Wars, it became the most popular plant in England and throughout the early 1800's, was the most popular plant across Europe.
There are 27 species of dahlia, which belong to the largest family of flowering plants (14,000 species). From these 27 species, over 57,000 forms have been cultivated.
The flower types of the dahlia are several: the chrysanthemum, the peony, the star, the pompon, the single flower, the anemone, the collerete, the waterlily, the Fimbriated, the double orchid, the formal decorative, the ball, the cactus, and the semi-cactus.
The dahlia is the national flower of Mexico. The early Aztecs used to eat the tubers for food.
Source:
Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias [G. Rowland]
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Uncropped, Full Frame
Taken in natural light ; unaltered : Nature in all her natural splendour ;)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Dahlias
Flora
Flowerly Love - 100
World Of Dahlias
All Flowers
Flowers Up Close
10 Plus
The 200 Club
♥ More Heartfelt Gratitude to the Buyer who made my heart sing; this image was SOLD!
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Comments (76)
Malanda Warner
Such a stunning beauty Connie! I love the positioning of the flower and the warm glowing light! Magnificent and enticing! LF
Sunil Kapadia
Your flower images are a treat to watch. This is so special. So tender and delicate with wonderful composition. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Just found your comment from a long time ago, Sunil! Thank you so much! Sorry, these lovely messages escape me sometimes :))
Allen Beatty
Your mastery of the flower macro is sensational, all of them !! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh my, Allen, you've just made my day! thank you so very, very much! .. :))
Connie Handscomb
Barbie, thank you! for featuring this image in The 200 Club ; happy day to you! :))
Pamela Newcomb
So pretty! Congratulations on your feature in The 200 Club. l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Pamela! it was a nice surprise for me .. pleased you like the image :))
Reid Callaway
Worthy Of Praise!.......L/F.........Carry On!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Reid, thank you so much for visiting me, & providing support; always appreciated! {carry on ..:)) }
Jerry Bokowski
Another beauty here, Connie! Lovely multiple hues of Pink and rich vanilla cream! Delicious image! FAV / Like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Some day, Jerry, I'm going to catch up here *eyes looking skyward* *innocently* ; thank you for this .. ! ;)))