Pansy Delight
by Bruce Bley
Title
Pansy Delight
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro shot of bright blue pansy was taken while visiting a local greenhouse in Rock Falls, Illinois.
The common names "pansy" and "violet" are often used interchangeably. When a distinction is made, plants considered to be pansies have four petals pointing upwards, and only one pointing down. Violets have three petals pointing up and two pointing down. Thus Viola cornuta is commonly referred to as a pansy.
The name pansy is derived from the French word pens�"thought", and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of viola in the mid 15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. The name "love in idleness" was meant to imply the image of a lover who has little or no other employment than to think of his beloved one. The name "heart�s-ease" came from the woman St. Euphrasia, whose name in Greek signifies cheerfulness of mind. The woman, who refused marriage and took the veil, was considered a pattern of humility, hence the name "humble violet".[3]
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage and in the various galleries I developed. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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May 5th, 2015
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Comments (19)
Charlotte Gray
Very lovely composition! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Charlotte. I sincerely appreciate it.
DJ MacIsaac
Magnificent!!! Beautiful colour and light in this marvellous image of spring Bruce!! 😊 l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
DJ, I sincerely appreciate the kind comment and L. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline, Thank you again for the feature in the group "The Art Shoppe Café". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dan, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I appreciate the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Randy Rosenberger
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked & Faved Forever, Elvis
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". Thank you for the honor and your friendship.
Pamela Blizzard
This would be a beautiful display piece! l/f/t
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful comment and promotions, Pamela. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for visiting.
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