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Foxglove - Digitalis Purpurea
© LynEve
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Uploaded: 04/23/07 11:52 AM GMT
Foxglove - Digitalis Purpurea
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The Foxglove derives its common name from the shape of the flowers resembling the finger of a glove. It was originally Folksglove - the glove of the 'good folk' or fairies, whose favourite haunts were supposed to be in the deep hollows and woody dells, where the Foxglove delights to grow. Folksglove is one of its oldest names, and is mentioned in a list of plants in the time of Edward III. There is a northern legend that bad fairies gave these blossoms to the fox that he might put them on his toes to soften his tread when he prowled among the roosts. Poinsonous, and the original source of digitalis, which it is said was taken by Vincent Van Gogh for epilepsy, and that the visions it caused may have influenced his art. It goes by many names, including Dead Mens Thimbles.The latin Digitalis derives from Digitabulum, which means 'thimble'. A most interesting plant -read about it HERE. .Panasonic DMC-FZ7.. Thank you for taking a look.Any comments are most welcome and always appreciated.
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::scorpie
04/23/07 12:10 AM GMT
Just absolutely gorgeous capture and framing, and really enjoyed the narrative too.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
Like most poisonous flowers they are so beautiful and you have done a great job of presenting them. Foxes with purple flowers on their feet - LOL - Female foxes with purple artificial toenails! Cardiac patients with purple finger gloves!. Thanks for sharing, Lyn.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
I love this image and the purple speckles. I appreciate the detail you have given on the image as most do not tell us much about what we are seeing. It is interesting and informative. You have framed it well.
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Since we cant change reality. Let us change our eyes in which we percieve reality.
Nikos Kazantzakis.
Also responsible for 'topping' a few people off too!.......
Glorious colourings..and perfectly presented!
Glorious colourings..and perfectly presented!
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*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!*
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Ah, yes the foxglove. Takes me back to many wonderful hours spent in the forest. You've done a wonderful job capturing the color and finer details. As always your framing and presentation are spot on. Also, I appreciated the breadth of the narrative.
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Human beings, by changing the inner beliefs of their minds, can change the outer aspect of their lives. -William James
So clear and such lovely flowers, very beautifully presented !:)
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That's great Eve, never seen that one before. Small world huh ?? :)
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Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to repose. Trust me on this one, I live there. :-)................ MY GALLERY - THE LION****Another Site I'm AT - MY DA HOMEPAGE
Very nice indeed. Why don't they just call them Purple Thimbles? Gee...in Latin I am ThimbleCamMan.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.
Albert Camus
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Superior framing Lyn! ...and I love the way the foxgloves contrast so well with the black! well done!
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"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity."
...live well ...love much ...laugh often ..... mygallery
PERFECT in all aspects untill the very small detail, not to mention the effort you made for your excellent review. Some details= Digitalis is no longer used for epilepsy (long time ago), still used in cardiology in restricted indications under strict medical supervision. Although toxic only at high doses, it has been replaced by more effective and safer drugs.
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Lyn, my comment on this image can be very brief again: splendid! Regards, Cornelius
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Verbeter de wereld, begin bij jezelf (improve the world, start with yourself).
I spent a considerable amount of time reading the link you provided also, and when I came to the digi translation, I couldn't help but think of our own thimblecamman...I think it fits him rather nicely and gives him that certain foofiness that he so mightily needs !! Beautiful job, Eve. I certainly have enjoyed all aspects of this upload. You do put so much of yourself into your uploads, and it's appreciated loads :)
♥PJ♥
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"If it makes you cry, it goes in the show."
Annie Leibovitz (photographer 1949 - )
I had the honour to have this one in the VB today ;o)
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The shape and colors of these are very unique. Great job of capturing them . Thanks.
E J
E J
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Wonderful closeup of one of my favorites!
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Fantastic!! Outstanding colorings & markings on these beauties!!
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I think it's wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly!! Picture Purrrfect .
great close-up LynEve with beautiful colours but if you went a little bit lower, perhapes on your knees, we could have seen the inside of the flower, but that is just me and I like this one too:))
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laughter is the best medicine.
Great commentary. Thks for enlightening our minds. This is gorgeous.
Pat
Pat
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Awesome shot Lyn. Lovely color and clarity. Thanks for the link too. Love that framing you did. Superb work.
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Awesome awesome image... the diversaty of nature is astounding, as this image proves yet again, well done, another winning shot you have posted for us !
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remove your lenscap...
I'm slowly catching up and finally got to this beauty! I love the history and information about the plant as I have seen some of these and didn't know what they were. Great color! So vibrant!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
mygallery
Great shot, Eve. These have naturalized in our area and reseed prolifically almost to the point of being weeds. I'm sure ThimbleCamMan has seen lots of them along the roadsides in Washington.
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Really gorgeous flower. Nice work.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.