Columbine
by Michael Friedman
Title
Columbine
Artist
Michael Friedman
Medium
Photograph
Description
Here in Western Massachusetts, the columbine begin to bloom in early to mid May, although that seems to be much harder to predict these days. This Spring of 2013 seems to be more typical than it has been for the last few years. This past Fall and Winter were also more 'normal' than in recent years, but with less precipitation than usual.
If this makes gardening hard to predict, just imagine how this impacts the farmers. In Western Mass. recent years have brought several reduced or ruined crops for various reasons, from hard frosts that are too early or too late, too wet or too dry, from hurricanes and tornados to balmy winter days followed by blizzard conditions. Of course this
affects us with unpredictable (and usually higher) prices for food, fuel and many
other basic necessities such as wool or cotton or any other naturally grown products
that we use.
I don't think we can reverse these changes and that, with proper planning, we need
to adapt and to prepare, but perhaps we can still minimize the damage and the
suffering that seems to be inevitable. For any purchase of this image on FAA, the
artist's profit will be donated to the Massachusetts Audubon Society for its work
in improving our environment.
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Comments (22)
Michael Friedman
I'm honored to have this image and description published in ARTISTS NEWS! Click on 'Topics' near the top left of the page, and then click on 'environment.'
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Photography is poetry, that is seen rather than felt.. . . . . Poetry is photography, that is felt rather than seen. By Leonardo da Vinci (paraphrased) ... Great texture, composition, and color, Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... http://bit.ly/RVPlpf - Anyone can Highlight just the link ---- Use Ctl-C to copy and Ctl-V ---- puts it in Browser to view the publication. You can then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to those you feel are interested.
Michael Friedman
Thank you very much, Gynt, for featuring this image in the BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS group!
Marlene Burns
near perfection, Michael! The only thing you could have added would be a scratch and sniff option....this flower jumps right off the page!
Michael Friedman
Thank you very much for featuring this image in the WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY group, Randy!
Deb Halloran
Michael, This is gorgeous! Excellent DOF, colors, lighting and detail. Amazing work..congrats on your features. vtd
Randy Rosenberger
A true honor to post your grandiose artworks on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of our HOMEPAGE! Love your works and your style, and am very proud to display your awesome art pieces on our website! Thanks for sharing! Fave and Vote, Forever, Elvis
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