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Copyright: Catalin Josan (methos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 213 W: 51 N: 281] (1187)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-25
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XTi, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herbs used in medicine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-25 14:39
Viewed: 767
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Anemone nemorosa is an early-spring flowering plant in the Genus Anemone. Common names include wood anemone, windflower, European thimbleweed and smell fox. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing in early spring to 5-15 cm tall, and dying back down to the root-like rhizomes by mid summer. The rhizomes, that spread just below the earth surface, grow quickly, contributing to its rapid spread in woodland conditions, where it can carpet large areas.

The flower is 2 cm diameter, with six or seven petal-like segments (actually tepals). In the wild the flowers are usually white, but may be pinkish, lilac or blue, and often have a darker tint to the back of the 'petals'. It does not have a scent, and little nectar, since it does not rely very much on pollination by insects for reproduction.

The plant is poisonous to humans, but has been used as a medicine. Anemone nemorosa and allied species have similar and active properties, and from time to time these plants have been brought before the medical profession. They have not reached a prominent position however, not in consequence of their worthlessness, but because they have not been investigated by the proper authorities. Their active natures indicate that they possess properties which may render them valuable in some skin diseases. It is used mainly in Homeopatic treatment.

I chose this pic over a bunch of them because I find this to be the most interesting one. The flower that faces away seems to be a young boy declaring his love to the chosen one (this is in my sick-twisted mind ;)).

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2007-03-25 14:49]

Hi Catalin,
Wonderful shot of these flowers. Superb control of lighting and white colour. Sharp details and perfect BG. Love the yellow pollens and your note. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2007-03-25 15:36]

Hello Catalin,
Lovely capture of these Wood Anemones in beautiful light. Very sharp details, lovely colours and I like the leafy background. Soon they'll be out here too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Catalin; this windflower very nice,good shot,quality colors,tfs,regards...
Habema.
:-]

great composition ,TFS Ori

Good idea Catalin. Interestig motive ang nice composition. Well done. Tfs. stev

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-03-26 7:47]

Hello Catalin,
Excellent capture, good imagination. Your capture possess wonderful colors and details in an excellent composition.
Rick
:) tomorrow

Hi Catalin, splendid flowers with great focus and wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Potrivit titlu si frumoasa compozitie. Bune detalii si bun fundal. De culori nici nu mai vorbesc, excelente. Bravo. Bine lucrat. Nota 10. Numai bine. Cezar.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2007-03-27 14:17]

Hi Catalin.
I like your poetic well done picture with so exact title. Excellent composition, wonderful delicate lighting and colours, perfect darkened BG which highlights the min subject very well. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

Da, superbe! Am fost ieri la padure si era plin de florile astea si nu numai, a fost o zi splendida, am reusit sa gasim o zona unde nu mai erau si altii si ne-am bucurat din plin de lipsa "civilizatiei".

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