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Peace renewed

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 20, 2009122 views10 comments

I love to photograph the Pasque (which I'm sure everyone knows means peace in French) flower in the spring in Colorado. They are the first of the foothill wildflowers to bloom giving hope that winter will end soon. These seem to be breaking through the litter of winter to reaffirm hope.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

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Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on November 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM

Morris, This is beautiful. I love the softness and colors. GREAT work!

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on November 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM

Great composition Morris! I think you got the foreground leaf out of focus just right and the nice color of the flowers contrasting with the brown back drop works really well. The detail is stunning as well.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 21, 2009 at 6:18 AM

Beautiful job on this Morris, love the color and detail.
John

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 21, 2009 at 11:20 AM

Morris,

The pasque flowers your photographed are gorgeous and I love how they are coming through the leaf litter.

A beautiful and very appealing image as posted.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 21, 2009 at 4:22 PM

I think i may have seen this (or similar) on RMNP...Anyhow, fabulous shot, Morris, the colors are strikinig, and great DOF.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Morris: I've never seen these little guys in person so this is a special treat. Excellent POF/DOF management. Outstanding. >=))>

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on November 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Wonderful Morris. You caught them at a beautiful early stage. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ian Cox-Leigh on November 21, 2009 at 6:47 PM

Beautiful image of one of my favourite flowers. I love how soft you have kept the colours here and also like the context that the surrounding elements provide. The shape of the leaf and arching item in the background both provide lovely framing for the blossoms. Very lovely.

Unfortunately, you are incorrect as to the origins of the name 'pasque-flower'. It derives from the French passe-fleur which itself is derived from the Old French spelling of pasches or paskes for Pasch/Passover/Easter (mod. French Pâques). The association is due to the early blooming period for the anemone. Also, the French for peace is paix (f.).

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 22, 2009 at 1:53 AM

Very nice compo and colors Morris. I like the combination with fallen oak leaves. Well done.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 22, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Thank you everyone, and thanks Ian for clarifying the name. That's what I get for believing locals, and not researching it myself.

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