<< Previous Next >>

Buds in Waiting


Buds in Waiting
Photo Information
Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 47 N: 962] (3278)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-27
Categories: Flowers, Trees
Camera: Nikon D70, NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 G
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-03 12:36
Viewed: 492
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello Everyone,

Today I am posting buds. We almost always post flowers so I am about to have a change. I saw these buds, waiting to become flowers, and was so attracted by their proud appearance that I decided to capture them instead.

I am sure you have all recognised them by now. They are, of course, elderberry buds.

I have used the ripe elderberries for making jam and jelly. The fruits are free and widely available.
Here is some information from 'downthelane':
The Elderberry
A lot of people overlook this fruit thinking it's for wine making only and this is born out by it once being called the Englishman's Grape. Eaten raw though, it can cause bad nausea.

The Berries can be used as a herbal liquid.
They are rich in Vitamin A and C and are excellant for shortening the life of flu and common colds..

Elderberry is also used as an application for infections and swelling, also as a wash for the skin for complexion and purification.

Elderberry Jelly: Ingredients
3 pounds elderberries
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 box low-sugar pectin
5 cups sugar
Wash and pick over berries and place in saucepan. Cook over low heat until juice begins. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain liquid through jelly bag or double layer of cheesecloth and let drip overnight. Measure juice and add water, if necessary, to make 3 cups. Add lemon juice and pectin and bring to boil. Add sugar and boil for one minute. Pour into sterilized jars and cap with canning leads or seal with pectin. Jars sealed with canning lids may be processed for 5 minutes in boiling water bath, if desired. They go well with apples to make a fine jam.

It is important to note that only the fruits are OK to eat. The leaves and woody parts will do you know good whatsoever!

Many thanks for stopping by.
I hope you enjoyed it.
Please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of the photograph.
Bev :-)

Hand held.
pp cropped, sharpened, added borders & text, signed.
nglen, rcrick, gracious, Jamesp, uleko, Pitoncle, japiey, Alex99, joepan has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To Heaven: Buds in WaitingRoyaldevon 3 07-06 03:50
To lousat: Buds in WaitingRoyaldevon 1 07-04 13:27
To Jamesp: Buds in WaitingRoyaldevon 1 07-04 00:06
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hi Bev,

Excellent capture of these beautiful Eldenflower buds with sharp details, good composition and nice colours.

TFS

Pekka

Hi Beverley!

This will become my favourite jam! We have one in our garden and it's my job to make the jam! We sometimes also make syrup with the flowers. Hmmm... refreshing!

Your picture is so delicate, it's just beautiful. The colours are tender, the focus on the right place.

Superb!

Kind regards

Markus

  • Great 
  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 42 N: 1145] (3708)
  • [2008-07-03 19:50]

Hi Beverley,

A wonderful composition of these elderberry buds in waiting, beautiful colours, excellent detail and well framed, t.f.s

Cheers Rick :)

Hello Bev,
You had captured well on the elderberry buds with a nice soft and gentle light also in good sharpness, nice natural colour and details
thanks for the notes too
TFS
cheers
tony

  • Great 
  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-07-03 23:00]
  • [+]

Hi Bev

A beautiful composition - the colours and lighting are excellent. A really artistic shot.

It also reminds me that later I must go behind our office in the garden and get rid of an elder which has taken root in the last couple of years and is threatening to invade!

James

  • Great 
  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1032 W: 26 N: 2994] (10800)
  • [2008-07-04 3:18]

Hi Bev,
a very nice composition and a well chosen DOF, the Elderberry's in the background are nicely out of focus just enough. Great colours too, well done.
Paul

  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-07-04 4:40]

Hello Bev,
Beautiful composition showing the budding Elder! I remember having Elderberry wine in England - it was delicious. Here they're in flower now and look very beautiful especially in the pine forest where they brighten up the environment. Good details of the buds here and fine natural colours. I like the frame too!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-07-04 11:49]

Hi Beverley.Nice to see the buds for a change . there is a lot of elderberry about this year in Dorset. You have captured good detail and natural colours. well done TFS.good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Bev,your edelberry is in delay..ehehe..here we have a black fruits on the trees now! Very nice pic,i like a lot the perfect details and the very interesting note too,thanks for your preciuos work,have a nice day,Luciano

Hi Bev, splendid composition with wonderful buds, great sharpness and fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-05 7:01]

Hi Beverley,
Wonderful shot of these Elderberry buds with very impressive sharpness and nice natural colours. Very artistic presentation and the muted lighting works well here. Excellent POV and the diagonal composition looks majestic. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Bonjour Berverly,
C'est bien composé avec un bon cadrage mettant bien le sujet en valeur sous une bonne lumière.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hi BR,

Good shot with fine notes.
Interesting capture.
Well done.

jp

  • Great 
  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3030 W: 148 N: 4521] (14603)
  • [2008-07-18 11:16]

Hi Beverley.
I am often out of town and Internet and miss many shots as yours. It is a pity. However, I am here and I am getting pleasure form your delicate picture. I like pictured scene at whole, level of sharpness and blurriness, blameless framing and nice lighting and colour palette. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF