Solar Flare is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on September 16th, 2015.
Title
Solar Flare
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
.... the sun fills the earth
With dancing shadows
and great open spots of light ....
~ Krishnamurti
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Prairie Coneflower (bright yellow)
Ratibida columnifera (Nutt.)
Family : Composite
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea augustofolia
Echinacea was called the Sacred Plant by the Native Americans: it was used to treat snakebite, fevers, and old wounds. Early settlers began to use it for colds and 'flu. Today, it is known for its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties [ Pharmacological studies have demonstrated immuno-stimulant, bacteriostatic, and anti-viral properties]. It has been used in AIDS therapy, for kidney infections, and for inflammations.
All parts of the plant are medicinally important and have some activity.
As a sore throat gargle:
10 ml tincture in a glass of warm water
Source:
Wildflowers Across The Prairies [Vance; Jowsey; MacLean]
The Complete Medicinal Herbal [P. Ody]
Local Harvest.com ; MedicinalHerbInfo.org
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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 :
Macro Marvels
Thoughts of Flowers (Plus 3rd place in Contest for Nov group logo; thank you!)
All Things Golden
Wild Flowers
Flower Mania
Images That Excite You
Fine Arts Professionals
1 Weekly - ALL Stars
Global Flowers Photography
First Friday Gallery
Fine Nature Photography
The Niche
Flowers Up Close
Uploaded
September 16th, 2015
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Comments (92)
Janet Marie
Splendor of the natural world indeed! What a gorgeous and delightfully beautiful capture, Connie. A real wowser! Lovely in every way. LF Janet 💕
Connie Handscomb
Almost missed this, Jacqueline; thank you! for featuring this image in Flowers Up Close :))
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 12.23.15
Connie Handscomb replied:
Yes, a surprise it was... a very nice one, Jacqueline; my late thanks to you! & the best to you in the New Year! :))
I'ina Van Lawick
Beautiful, and interesting viewpoint.
Connie Handscomb replied:
I have a habit of peeping right into blooms :))) {thank you for visiting!}
Kathy Liebrum Bailey
Fantastic macro Connie! Congratulations on your Nov Logo Contest win in 'Thoughts of Flowers' fv
Alana Thrower
Beautiful image! Great depth of field! Congratulations on you win in the November Logo Contest in the group Thoughts of Flowers! l/f
Kay Novy
Lovely work, Connie! Congrats on your November Logo contest win in "Thoughts of Flowers", group!!! L.F.g+...
Connie Handscomb replied:
Why, thank you, Kay! that was quite a surprise actually .. pleased you like it! :))
Donna Kennedy
Connie, Congratulations on your November Logo contest win in the group Thoughts of Flowers!...L
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Connie, Sharing my Congratulations on your 3rd place Winner in the November Logo Contest in Thoughts of Flowers !
Dianne Cowen
This is a golden favorite of mine, Connie! Congratulations on your 3rd place win in the contest of the group, 'Thoughts of Flowers~!'
Connie Handscomb replied:
So kind of you, Dianne; thank you so very much .. hope you are enjoying your weekend :))