Patch of Purple Asters. Aster Alpinus
by Connie Fox
Title
Patch of Purple Asters. Aster Alpinus
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
Patch of purple asters blooming in gorgeous light in late August at Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise, Washington, USA.
Aster is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It now encompasses around 180 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia. Aster alpinus (in this image) is the only species of Aster (sensu stricto) that grows natively in North America. It is found in mountains across the Northern Hemisphere. (Wikipedia)
Copyright 2012-14 Connie Steitz Fox
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Nikon D80
One digital effects filter augments the lines of the leaves
Featured on the homepages of Beauty and Premium FAA Artists, February 2014; Just Perfect, Visions of Spring | Glances of Summer, and Off the Beaten Path, 2022.
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February 6th, 2014
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Comments (13)
Laurel Adams
Connie, Thanks so much for your entry(ies). I am so grateful for the purply beauty..:-) best to you!
Connie Fox replied:
Hi, Laurel! So glad to be part of this contest--and to know it's your birthday! May all of these entries bring lots of joy and fun your way.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular floral composition, lighting, shading, beautiful purple colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Outstanding floral composition, lighting, shading, beautiful purple color and artwork! F/L voted
Connie Fox
Cheryle Gannaway, thank you so much for featuring my "Patch of Purple Asters" in the Vacations group!
Connie Fox
Thank you, Dan, for featuring my "Patch of Purple Asters" on the homepage of Premium FAA Artists! That's great news.
Connie Fox
Many thanks, Chad, for your kind words and favorable assessment of light and balance. I think sometimes my graphic design background comes into play and helps me with what I don't yet know about photography, and somehow it works.
Chad Dutson
Beautiful capture! Great composition an use of light and balance! Seen on Today's Best Art!
Connie Fox
Thanks, James, for featuring my "Patch of Purple Asters" in the Beauty group! I'm delighted to share them. I think we all benefit from a little more beauty in our lives, and that's just one reason I appreciate this group so much. ;-)