Gentiana verna L.

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Gentiana verna L.
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Copyright: Dejan Kulijer (dejo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 54 N: 476] (2048)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-22
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon Powershot S2-IS
Exposure: f/2.7, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-15 5:19
Viewed: 659
Points: 41
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna) is one of smallest Gentianas, normally only growing to a height of a few centimetres. The short stem supports up to three opposing pairs of elliptical or lanceolate leaves. The conspicuous vivid blue (sometimes purplish-red or rarely white) flowers are 1-2 cm diameter, with a deeply five-lobed corolla; they are produced in late spring to early summer. The flowers attract butterflies, bees (particularly bumblebees) for pollination. Ants are responsible for the spreading of its seeds.

The Spring Gentian is to be found on sunny alpine meadows and moorland throughout central and southeastern Europe, such as in low mountain ranges like the Jura and Balkans, and up to an altitude of 2,600 m, and also very locally in northwest Europe (northern England, western Ireland). It tends to thrive on dry meadows with chalky soil; it is also known to grow in silicaceous soils. It is protected in a number of European countries as an endangered species.

Symbolism
A number of superstitions are associated with the Spring Gentian. For example, it is considered bad luck to bring the gentian into a house, as the individual would risk being struck by lightning. Also, folklore suggested that death would follow if the flower was ever picked.

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Zdravo Dejan,
I really like the photos in your gallery.
I liked the colors, details and the simplicity of the Spring Gentians.
Thanks a lot.
Pozdrav
Sibel

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2407 W: 132 N: 6648] (20847)
  • [2007-11-15 5:38]

Hello Dejan,
Fine sharp close capture of a group of Spring Gentians with excellent colours from fine natural lighting. Pleasing composition in a natural environment.
Well done and TFS!
Best wishes, Ivan

Hi Dejan,
What a colorful capture!
I like so much the vivid colours of this flowers, you managed pretty well the bright light there to bring all this great details.
So interesting the info on your notes, you never know with the superstitions!
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best reagrds,
JM

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2007-11-15 6:17]

Hi Dejan,
Beautiful blue flowers and they stand out so well against the BG. Great management of this harsh lighting with sharp focus and precise DOF. Looks majestic. Excellent top POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Dejan,
Very fine capture of these Gentiana flowers. TFS.
- Nirmal

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 360 W: 60 N: 569] (2319)
  • [2007-11-15 16:03]

Hej dejo,
Dobra ti ova pravo!
Super boje i ostrina!
Ena

i like your ability to show us a perfect genziana's blue,very very good work,have a nice day,Luciano

Hi Dejan,
A beautiful bunch of flowers. Lovely blue colors. Excellent details and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 103 N: 4286] (19397)
  • [2007-11-16 6:59]

Hello Dejan, well done on that flower shot, sharp, well composed with a good exposure and nice saturated colors. Thanks !

Mario

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 8 N: 1023] (3786)
  • [2007-11-16 22:23]

Hello Dejan,
What a beautiful flowers, so sharp and clear
amazing blue colors, they are indeed very attractive
Well done

Everton

Hello Dejan,
I think you are gifted very nice capturing of vivid colours. I like this blue colouration very much. :-)
Also, outstanding details and sharpness here, with nice composition.
Well presented with nice focusing as well.
TFS and best wishes,
Kevin
Have a nice weekend!
PS: appreciate that you've selected my photo as a favorite. :-)

Hi Dejan, wonderful flowers with splendid bright color, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 745 W: 107 N: 1681] (5270)
  • [2007-11-17 3:25]

Superb depth of colour, outstanding details, and excellent composition!
Wonderful posting
TFS
Silke
:D
P.S. Thanks for your kid words on "A Royal Luncheon"

A crisp shot, consider if you will reducing the saturation in the flower just a bit to bring in more of the detail. Just a suggestion, its a good shot.

Greg

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  • bizsu Silver Star Critiquer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 4] (196)
  • [2007-11-17 16:17]

Hi, Dejan !
Very beautiful flower. They are wonderful colours. He is a good composition. TFS :
Regards, Zsú

Hello Dejan,
Perfect close up on this group of Spring Gentians. Sharp focus with vivid colors. I like the way you composed this picture. Very well done.
JC

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2726 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-18 15:17]

Hello Dejan

Very beautiful and eye catching
These flowers seem to just pop right out of the ground and my monitor too.
The focus is very good with lovely details.
You have managed the lighting well.
Nicely done
TFS

Rob

Bellos colores y fabulosa presentación.
Muy buena nota.
Saludos, JL.

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  • prfry Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 30 W: 8 N: 15] (84)
  • [2008-01-03 3:40]

Hi Dejan,
These flowers are really beautiful. Nice vivid colours and perfect amount of light. The flowers are very well focused, great depth of field.
Kindest regards,
Roxanne

Hello frien Dejan!
Wonderful capture of these beautiful flowers (Spring Gentian) and usefull information. POV DOV and sharpnes splenid friend! TFS.
Greetings,
Bayram

Goodmorning Dejan,

Scrolling trough your archive I meet this beautiful flower. I found them by myself in the Swiss Mountains on my hollidays overthere. Oh they are so color- and beautiful. Anyway you captured a very nice close up of this Spring Gentian. The colors are real, only I think the grass has to much saturation (my opinion). Your have a great POV,DOF and BG. You have managed the lighting well. Well done. Have a nice day and TFS BOB

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