Brone Pansies is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on June 5th, 2015.
Brone Pansies
This macro shot of bronze pansies was taken on a recent visit to the Denver Botanical Gardens in Denver. Colorado.... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Brone Pansies
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro shot of bronze pansies was taken on a recent visit to the Denver Botanical Gardens in Denver. Colorado.
The common names "pansy" and "violet" are often used interchangeably. When a distinction is made, plants considered to be pansies have four petals pointing upwards, and only one pointing down. Violets have three petals pointing up and two pointing down. Thus Viola cornuta is commonly referred to as a pansy.
The name pansy is derived from the French word pens "thought", and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of viola in the mid 15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. The name "love in idleness" was meant to imply the image of a lover who has little or no other employment than to think of his beloved one. The name "hearts-ease" came from the woman St. Euphrasia, whose name in Greek signifies cheerfulness of mind. The woman, who refused marriage and took the veil, was considered a pattern of humility, hence the name "humble violet".
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage and in the various galleries I developed. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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June 5th, 2015
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Comments (25)
Bruce Bley
Dan, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". I sincerely appreciate it. Take care.
Nava Thompson
Stunning--pops off the page---lvf
Bruce Bley replied:
Nava, Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I really appreciate it and thank you for the L.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on Flowers Up Close group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers Up Close". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Pansy Macros". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Naomi, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Waiting Room Art". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Flora". I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Bruce Bley
Navin, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "T100 Appreciating Quality Works From All Mediums 1 a day". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring. Thank you for the honor and your support.
Alexey Bazhan
This gallery is one of the most interesting and beautiful I have ever seen here I admire your skill. I wish you happiness and follow!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Alexey. I am glad you enjoy my work. Thank you for making my day.
Gabriella Weninger - David
Sooo Beautiful Image and flowers... I've never seen them in such a color... Fantastic capture Bruce!
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