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Soapwort


Soapwort
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 2 N: 4550] (13764)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-03
Exposure: f/16, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-20 22:46
Viewed: 233
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today another flower from the Veluwe.
It's a flwer brought for medicinal, hair use and also cultivated for the garden.
Thanks for the critique and looking.
I hope you like this one also.
Taken back to the sun so that the sunlight strikes the petals.

Latin name - Saponaria officinalis

Saponaria, also known as soapworts, is a genus of about 20 species of perennial herbs in the Caryophyllaceae, native to southern Europe and southwest Asia. The most familiar species in Europe is the Common Soapwort (S. officinalis), locally simply known as "the Soapwort". They grow to a height of 10-60 cm, with opposite leaves 1-6 cm long. The flowers are produced in tight clusters on the stem, 4-25 mm diameter, with five white, yellow, pink, or pale purple petals.

The genus is closely related to Lychnis and Silene, being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower.

Saponaria species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including The Lychnis and Coleophora saponariella (which feeds exclusively on Saponaria spp).

Soapworts are cultivated for their attractive flowers; they grow freely in any soil and under most conditions. The crushed leaves or roots of S. officinalis have been used as a soap since the Renaissance. Museum conservators still use the soap made from its leaves and roots for cleaning delicate fabrics and it also makes a fine shampoo.
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Hi and Good Morning Bro Gert!

A perfect and awesome macro capture of this beautiful pinkish wild Saponaria flower with an impeccable clarity, focus and composition.
TFS and Have a nice WE!
cheers,

Bayram

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
  • [2009-08-20 23:17]

Gert,
Lovely Saponaria...cristal clear capture, natural colors.
Like all Gert Paassen product.:)!
Horia

great-beautiful closeup, TFS Ori

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-08-21 1:36]

Hi Gert,this is pure art! What a fantastic choice of the light position and of a black background!! Colors very naturals and top sharpness too! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-08-21 5:12]

Hello Gert,
this is a nice shot.Excellent colour with lovely background.
the sharpness and clarity is brilliant.
The subject stands out clearly.Beautiful composition.
Best regards Siggi

Hallo Gert,
Je hebt inmiddels een aardige verzameling van planten. Nu Zeepkruid er bij. Vroeger heb ik een herbarium aangelegd met honderden wilde planten, hierbij zaten zo'n 35 verschillende soorten gras. Bijzonder interessant om ook daar eens mee bezig te gaan. Maar niet bijster interessant om te fotograferen denk ik. Misschien nog eens een uitdaging.
Erg mooie foto in helder licht goed contrasterend tegen de zwarte achtergrond. Uitstekende scherpte. Jij maakt zelfs van oninteressante plantjes de mooiste foto's.
Groet,
Peter

Jolie Macro, dommage les deux petites tâches derrière la fleur à gauche.

Excelente control de la luz Gert. Buen fondo y colores con una gran elegancia del conjunto.
Saludos.

Helo Gert
beautiful shot of this superb pink flower, wonderful light effect on the petals and great contrast against the black BG
Have a great sunday
Jacqueline

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-08-22 22:23]

Hi Gert,
this is really an outstanding shot. the dark background is so lovely that in emphasis on the beauty of the flower- the contrast and the light. you have captured it splendidly with sharpness and details.
excellent piece of shot.

regards,
Foozi

Hi Gert Paassen ,
extraordinari composition and grt frame. very focused subject with sharpness and natural colours. thanks lott. Regards,
M.rajan

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