Fantasia .. Bells is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on September 10th, 2014.
Title
Fantasia .. Bells
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
The Shooting Star : Dodecatheon meadia
(also known as the American Cowslip)
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Taken in natural light ; unaltered : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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Primrose Family : Primulaceae
Fr.Greek 'dodek'["twelve"] + 'theos' ["of the gods"]:
There are about 12 flowers in each umbrel
These lilac, pink or white coloured flowers are found in North American alpine meadows and grasslands.
The yellow European cowslip (Primula veris) is used for treating bronchitis, rheumatism and urinary tract ailments.
Sources:
The Origin Of Plants [Magie Campbell-Culver]
The Wild Flowers Book [Eliska Tomanova]
Uploaded
September 10th, 2014
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Comments (8)
BASANT SONI
GRAND nature show through flowers Connie .remarkable gallery having collection of wonderful flowers. These dried flowers are my ingredients for creativity of ' Organic art'..on Canvas of palm tree..!!
Felicia Tica
Lovely flower capture! Since I was a child I used to have some of them always in my flowers garden at home! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Aren't they delightful? we didn't have these when I grew up .. maybe I can have some now :))) {thank you, Felicia}
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Stunningly beautiful floral close-up, Connie ! So wonderfully captured ! f,l
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank You, Ana! as small as it was, it caught my attention in the Light .. I couldn't pass it by without a 'snap' ;)))
Lianne Schneider
This is just a stunning and superb macro. Beautiful focus and lovely color. F/L T
Connie Handscomb replied:
Lianne.. heartfelt thanks to you! these wee beauties held me captive for some time .. the Light was dancing in a gentle breeze & I was sure the fairies were giggling in the background :)))
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