Chiffon is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on June 18th, 2015.
Title
Chiffon
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Bougainvillea (paper flower)
Family : Nyctaginaceae
It was the radiance of an opium-dream - an airy and spirit-lifting vision more wildly divine than the fantasies which hovered about the slumbering souls of the daughters of Delos.
~ Edgar Allen Poe
While this colourful vine is found in hot climates all over the world, it is originally from South America. Thin, papery bracts which grow down the stem surrounding the small, white flowers contribute to the marvelous hues we see on this plant.
In Malaysia, the flower and stem are infused in water, and used as a revitalizing tonic. Studies have been done which have found it has potential for treatment in diabetes. Extracts are prepared commercially in Mexico and used in syrups and candies for coughs and respiratory infections.
Chiffon comes from the French, meaning rag or small piece of cloth, but over time it came to mean a light, airy fabric, and marketers began using the word for any products especially light in texture.
Medicinal sources:
Thank you! Google : Researchgate ; Scientific Research : open access
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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 :
First Friday Gallery
Exploration Photography
Fine Arts Professionals
Macro Marvels
10 Plus
Worldwide Abstract And Digital Art
Serenity and Simplicity Outdoors
♥ My Deepest Gratitude to the buyer who gave this image a new home ;this image was SOLD!
Uploaded
June 18th, 2015
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Comments (75)
Connie Handscomb
My deepest thanks to the buyer from Palm Springs, CA, who provided this image with a new home; truly grateful! :))
Jerry Bokowski
Congrats on your sale, Connie!.......Fav
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Jerry! I'm finally moseying on in for a bit ... ; I was under the weather a spell .... this is lovely to return to ; thank you so much! :))
Dianne Cowen
Congratulations on your sale, Connie !
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi, Dianne! I've been off for a bit .. a lovely surprise to return to .. & thank you so much! hope all is well your way;))
Connie Handscomb
Allan, thank you so much! for featuring this image in Serenity and Simplicity Outdoors :))
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Serenity and Simplicity Outdoors” group on Fine Art America..
Connie Handscomb replied:
Yep .. late again, but very sincere with my thanks nonetheless, Allan; I'm discovering that I've got more to do now than I thought I had .. the Christmas mountain is piling up on our dining room table! :))
Jan Matson
Gorgeous colors, makes a wonderful shower screen and duvet cover! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
.. or tote bag, or pillow :)) {which I've had the pleasure of gifting someone} .. thank you, Jan! :))
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