This week, share a photo of something that’s art to you.
This particular photo has been given a watercolour ‘art’ effect. Enlarge for more detail and clarity.
Pulsatilla vulgaris
The flowers bloom in early spring, which leads to the common name Pasque flower, since Pasque refers to Easter and Passover. Pasque flowers are the early harbingers of Spring, appearing before the leaves have fully emerged and it is a low-growing, clump-forming, perennial.
To me there is nothing more that represents a work of art than nature. A flower, from seed to decay, is truly magical.
It is a beautiful photo of a stunning flower!!!
Thanks Aletta 🙂
Such rich purple Jude. I love this one.
It certainly caught my eye Sue!
Gorgeous and my favorite color too. Am not familiar with this flower but I like it. It looks so delicate but sturdy.
It’s an alpine flower so very sturdy! And so interesting! Also comes in a lovely ruby-red as well as a paler violet colour.
Sounds spectacular. ❤
So fragile and delicate, Jude. I agree- definitely a work of art. 🙂
It ‘s a lovely flower Jo, and I also love the furry leaves and stems. If you get the light right it is stunning.
Love the enlarged look!
Yes! You have to enlarge it to see the watercolour effect – it is quite subtle. The light was perfect for this shot – such an intense purple.
It works for me Jude, so challenge nailed, by my reckoning.
Regards as always, Pete, x
I seem to be using far too many flowers on this blog at the moment Pete. But flowers shout art to me so what else could I have used! Thanks for all your lovely comments 🙂
Two words…absolutely beautiful 🙂
Thank you 🙂 But the beauty is all nature’s, not mine.
But you bring it out to share with us.. 🙂 xx
Great minds think alike Jude – love your shot and your treatment of it.
Thanks Tina – haha, it did occur to me that we’d both used a watercolour effect, but with very different images 🙂