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Early Forget-me-Not
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Copyright: Sayat Arslanlioglu (sayat)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 0 N: 258]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1457) |
| Genre: Plants |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-03-23 |
| Categories: Flowers |
| Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ50 |
| Exposure: f/7.4, 1/40 seconds |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 11:46 |
| Viewed: 830 |
| Points: 6 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Very very small blue beauties... Hope you like it.
from Wikipedia:
Myosotis ramosissima or Early Forget-me-not is a plant species of the genus Myosotis in the family Boraginaceae.
There are about 50 species in the genus, and among them there is considerable variation. Nevertheless a considerable number of the species fit the same description, of a small (1 cm diameter or less) rather flat 5-petalled blue flower growing profusely on straggly stems, flowering in spring. Colour variation is somewhat frequent within species, and white or pink forms are quite likely to be seen. They are popular in gardens, and cultivated forms often show a mixture of colours. The forget-me-nots need shade, not sun.
Forget-me-nots can be annual or perennial plants. Their root systems are generally diffuse. Their seeds are found in small, tulip shaped pods along the stem to the flower. The pods attach to clothing when brushed against and eventually fall off, leaving the small seed within to germinate elsewhere. Seeds can be collected by putting a piece of paper under the stems and shaking them. The seed pods and some seeds will fall out.
In the 15th century Germany, it was supposed that the wearers of the flower would not be forgotten by their lovers.
Legend has it that in medieval times, a knight and his lady were walking along the side of a river. He picked a posy of flowers, but because of the weight of his armour he fell into the river. As he was drowning he threw the posy to his loved one and shouted "Forget-me-not". This is a flower connected with romance and tragic fate. It was often worn by ladies as a sign of faithfulness and enduring love.
It is also told in pious legend that the Christ Child was sitting on Mary's lap one day and said that he wished that future generations could see them. He touched her eyes and then waved his hand over the ground and blue forget-me-nots appeared, hence the name forget-me-not. |
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A fine capture of this small flower group in fine focus, against the OOF greenery Sayat, good work my friend.
Mehmet
- Alex99
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(18533) - [2008-03-25 9:46]
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Hi Sayat.
I know these tiny flowers and love it. You have created a lovely presentation of the species. Flowers are perfectly focused and separated from BG, surroundings are very natural. Well coloured and blurred. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.
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- lousat
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- [2008-03-25 14:04]
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Hi Sayat,my best compliments beacuse i know how is little this flower and how isn't easy to show it so perfectly.Very excellent macro,thanks for share,Luciano
