Decorated In Delicacy
by Dale Kincaid
Title
Decorated In Delicacy
Artist
Dale Kincaid
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Fringed Gentian is a delicate and rare wildflower that only opens when the warmth of the sun shines on it.
To the Fringed Gentian by William Cullen Bryant
Thou blossom bright with autumn dew,
And coloured with the heaven's own blue,
That openest when the quiet light
Succeeds the keen and frosty night.
Thou comest not when violets lean
O'er wandering brooks and springs unseen,
Or columbines, in purple dressed,
Nod o'er the ground-bird's hidden nest.
Thou waitest late and com'st alone,
When woods are bare and birds are flown,
And frosts and shortening days portend
The aged year is near his end.
Then doth thy sweet and quiet eye
Look through its fringes to the sky,
Blue, blue, as if that sky let fall
A flower from its cerulean wall.
I would that thus, when I shall see
The hour of death draw near to me,
Hope, blossoming within my heart,
May look to heaven as I depart.
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March 30th, 2014
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Comments (23)
Larry Kniskern 25 Days Ago
Dale – I wanted to let you know that your stunning image was a top-fifteen candidate from 52 initial considerations for selection as the March 2024 "Photo of the Month" in the Go Take a Hike Photography Group. Even though not advancing as a finalist, this image is most worthy of recognition as a superb photographic effort, so congratulations and well done! Please feel free to add this gem to the “Candidates for Photo of the Month” discussion thread in the group.
Judi Dressler
Congrats on your 2nd place win in the Blue And Purple Wildflower Photography contest, Dale! Love gentians, and this one is beautiful!
Nancy Carol Photography
CONGRATULATIONS! .... your delightful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'BEST OF BOTANICAL BEAUTY'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Jan/Feb/Mar 2024 Features."
Brian Baker
Lovely capture! Congratulations on your win in the Blue And Purple Wildflower Photography contest! l/f
Jurgen Lorenzen
A gorgeous floral macro, Cale, congratulations on your win in the Blue and Purple Wildflowers photo contest!
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Dale – your stunning scene finished second place in the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Blue and Purple Wildflowers photo contest! It will be placed on the group homepage as a special feature for the week, as well in the Contest Winners thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Pat Goltz
Not only is this a gorgeous flower, but your photo with the sharp focus and softness, really does it justice.
Terri LeSaint-Keller
What a capture! Unique, colorful, dainty and absolutely gorgeous......the poem is so apropos.
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