Fresh As A Dahlia is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on October 17th, 2015.
Title
Fresh As A Dahlia
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
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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Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Flower Mania
Dahlias
World of Dahlias
Thoughts of Flowers [+ Group Logo/Artist of the Month Jan2016; thankyou!]
Global Flowers Photography
Flower Power
Uploaded
October 17th, 2015
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Comments (96)
Miss Pet Sitter
I will always love you Fresh as a Dalia!Love/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
And I will always appreciate your visits, Miss Pet Sitter, you make me feel good!;)) {thank you so much!}
Glenn DiPaola
I remember this one from the last time I visited. The details in the center are wonderful. They remind me of corn, which is a favorite of mine. The tones in the petals are painterly. Beautiful image. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you , Glenn; I really do appreciate your comments...The centre really is a bright one, with fluidity... & I can see what you mean about the corn. {It's possible there are a lot of corn lovers out there, because this seems to be a popular one } :)))
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous Dahlia close up with great colors, details, light and composition, Connie! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thankyou so much for your thoughtful comment, Morris; I appreciate them very much! I'm glad you like my floral macro ..,I hope it brightened your day :))
Cheryl Rose
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous, Connie! I love love love this dahlia macro! Well done, talented friend! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
A good light overhead was very helpful - its such fun to play in it with the lens :;)) {so very pleased you like it so well, Cheryl truly; thank you so much!}
Anthony Mwangi
Simply amazing! Really professionally done!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Andrew, your comment is an exceptional compliment, I am so very very pleased ; thank you!;))
Caitlyn Grasso
Congratulations on being the January logo for the Thoughts of Flowers group! This excellent image certainly deserves the honor! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Caitlyn, thank you! I have to admit I don't recall entering a contest for this {that happens to me often!!} ... so kind of everyone to remember for me! thank you so much for your support; it is always appreciated:))
Robyn King
Connie this is lovely!! Congratulations on winning the Logo contest in Thoughts of Flowers :-)
Donna Kennedy
Connie, Congratulations on your Logo contest win for the month in the group, Thoughts of Flowers!...fav/tweet/love
Lucinda Walter
Gorgeous work, Connie. Love the color and the beautiful focus. Congratulations on the logo for Thoughts of Flowers. Well deserved. l/f
Kay Novy
Beautiful, my second time here, voted again! Congrats on being chosen artist of the month for January (Thoughts of Flowers) group!!! L.F.g+
Claudia Mottram
Congratulations for being the artist of the month on Thoughts of flowers, Connie! Lovely and delicate close up! l/f :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
I enjoy macro photography enormously, Claudia; thank you so much for your support:))
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