Blue And White Crocus
by Brian Wallace
Title
Blue And White Crocus
Artist
Brian Wallace
Medium
Photograph - 2d Digital Image
Description
The name of the genus is derived from the Latin adjective crocatus, meaning saffron yellow. Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the family Iridaceae. The word Crocus is Latin for Saffron. The flower's three stigmas (the distal ends of the plant's carpels, or female reproductive organs) and parts of its style (a stalk connecting the stigmas to the rest of the plant) are often dried and used in cooking as a seasoning and colouring agent. Crocus is the native of Southern Europe and Asia.
There are about 80 species of crocus, of which approximately 30 are cultivated. These cup-shaped, solitary, salverform flowers taper off into a narrow tube. Knowing this, it should not surprise you that Saffron comes from the stigma of the Saffron Crocus. But, it takes thousands of flowers to get an ounce of Saffron. Saffron, which has for decades been the world's most expensive spice by weight, is native to Southwest Asia. It was first cultivated in the vicinity of Greece.
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March 23rd, 2015
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular floral composition, lighting, shading, stunning colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Outstanding macro composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest ELEGANT FLORAL MACRO - PHOTOGRAPHY
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks Gary, for the nice comment, L/F, and contest vote. I appreciate it very much!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 3rd Place tie in the MASTERS - SPRING IS NEAR...contest! Fl
Zan Savage
CONGRATS on your well deserved 3rd place tie win in the MASTERS - SPRING IS NEAR contest Brian!!
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS on your Tied THIRD PLACE WIN in MASTERS - SPRING IS NEAR" Contest!..YAY!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this great piece in the Masters - Spring Is Near contest!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Wonderful floral. LF, voted
Brian Wallace replied:
Thank you Johanna, for the nice comment and the L/F/V. I appreciate it very much! :)
Denise Clark
Perfection Brian...love it l/f
Brian Wallace replied:
Thank you Denise, for the kind comment and the l/f on my work! (I appreciate it very much).