.... The 'Jerusalem Artichoke'
HELIANTHUS tuberous24 total reviews
Comment from nature rules
Excellent capture of this flower that I have not had in my gardens. I wonder if the artichoke comes from the edible root ...? Such interesting notes, Deb...as usual. I soak up each word and then go back and read them again. You have done a wonderful job capturing the somewhat raggedy look of this flower. And your framing is perfect. the initial impact for me is the center of the front flower. But my favorite part is the lower flowers peering from behind their 'parent'!! I like the narrow border. You use those with finesse and they do complete your composition nicely. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017
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Excellent capture of this flower that I have not had in my gardens. I wonder if the artichoke comes from the edible root ...? Such interesting notes, Deb...as usual. I soak up each word and then go back and read them again. You have done a wonderful job capturing the somewhat raggedy look of this flower. And your framing is perfect. the initial impact for me is the center of the front flower. But my favorite part is the lower flowers peering from behind their 'parent'!! I like the narrow border. You use those with finesse and they do complete your composition nicely. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017
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The petals are really tissue-paper thin Becky and raggedy and while I do think this flower looks best from a distance that up close raggedy look is part of this blossom's charm I think. I LOVE that you enjoy my notes....thank you again for always commenting on them. It really makes my day when you do. As for my narrow borders....I always say it's like a period at the end of a sentence....sort of finishes the piece off and they look positively naked to me w/o one. So thank you for checking these guys out and for an always thorough and delightful review!
Deborah
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You are more than welcome, Deb.. It is always a pleasure to view your work. :D
Comment from Malmax
I cannot believe the size of these beauties, as im sure when they are in full bloom
they produce a magnificent background. Wonderful yellow color and beautiful interior that reminds me of a sunflower. I really don't think I have seen this flower before but I bet it is stunning in your garden. It looks like it may have rained the day before from the petals, but I think it brought out alot of detail in them.
Great work Deborah!
Malmax
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017
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I cannot believe the size of these beauties, as im sure when they are in full bloom
they produce a magnificent background. Wonderful yellow color and beautiful interior that reminds me of a sunflower. I really don't think I have seen this flower before but I bet it is stunning in your garden. It looks like it may have rained the day before from the petals, but I think it brought out alot of detail in them.
Great work Deborah!
Malmax
Comment Written 07-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017
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The petals themselves are almost like tissue paper Marsha.....very thin and crinkly. One of the very few blossoms in my gardens that actually looks better from a distance.....but everyone in my gardens gets their close up shot regardless...lol Thank you so much for having a look at this one. I do appreciate the wonderful review too.
Deborah
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You?re welcome
It was my pleasure
Comment from dalebraatz
what a wonderful first impression. love the details and textures and depth you have captured here, along with great colors. a pleasure to look at. thank you for sharing. dale
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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what a wonderful first impression. love the details and textures and depth you have captured here, along with great colors. a pleasure to look at. thank you for sharing. dale
Comment Written 07-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Well hello there Dale. How good to 'see' you. Is it just me missing your pieces or have you not been around a whole lot recently?? At any rate, it is wonderful to find you at the end of a review! Thank you for having a look and do appreciate the very fine review you've given my latest piece.
Deborah
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your very welcome, no I have been gone a lot, this move has really been hard , and have really been depressed , have a hard time getting to a computer to get on line. will be trying to get back on here more, have some great pictures I took before my camera stopped working, glad to hear from you, have a great weekend.
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Knew you were not so happy w/ the move Dale....and now your camera...damn huh. Well it is really good to see you again. I'll keep my eye open for a new post from you. I hope things start getting better for you Dale.....
Comment from catmal
lovely debbie been reading your notes i think im a garnder now great photo your an expert at flower photos just the right amount of everything
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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lovely debbie been reading your notes i think im a garnder now great photo your an expert at flower photos just the right amount of everything
Comment Written 07-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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LOL Well hello there Catmal! Boy is it nice to see you again. Have you been painting??? Just not posting so much?? I'll have to have a look at your page and see what you've been up to. Laughed like hell at your "I'm a gardener now" comment. Wish I could be a painter just by looking at your work...lol Anyway, I am just delighted to see YOU at the end of this review and I soooo appreciate you sharing a gold star w/ this piece. Seriously, thank you.
Deborah
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Impressive capture!
Vibrant capture of these Sharply focused shrinking petals & soft core textures.
Excellent choice of subject in Diminishing perspective.
Vanishing viewpoint creates great depth...
Compact framing.
Bright lighting.
Dark backdrop pops out the blooms prominently.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Impressive capture!
Vibrant capture of these Sharply focused shrinking petals & soft core textures.
Excellent choice of subject in Diminishing perspective.
Vanishing viewpoint creates great depth...
Compact framing.
Bright lighting.
Dark backdrop pops out the blooms prominently.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 07-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Almost impossible to photograph a single blossom here Dick as they grow in little clusters atop a single, very tall stalk.....but I also liked the 'group photo' opportunity they presented. Thank you for having a look and do appreciate the thorough review you've given them.
Deborah
Comment from Zilyram
Remind me of sunflowers with the large bloom and bright as sunshine flower which you have captured nicely against the black background. Great focus, color and lighting. :) Mary
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Remind me of sunflowers with the large bloom and bright as sunshine flower which you have captured nicely against the black background. Great focus, color and lighting. :) Mary
Comment Written 06-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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They ARE very tall Mary...like Sunflowers but actually (and surprisingly) part of the Daisy family. Go figure huh!? lol Always happy to find you at the end of a review and thank you for checking out this guy. I do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from swimmer74
Pretty tall! Nice color; is it one flower or a reflection? Either way it's nice; good black backing to make them pop out; nice focus and size; the center looks a bit like a honey comb to me LOL; do see a bit of green on the far left image. Creative pic! Take care.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Pretty tall! Nice color; is it one flower or a reflection? Either way it's nice; good black backing to make them pop out; nice focus and size; the center looks a bit like a honey comb to me LOL; do see a bit of green on the far left image. Creative pic! Take care.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Nope Swimmer....those are all blossoms growing at the top of a single, very tall stalk...and I really like the center too. You're the only one to mention it so good eye there! Thank you so much for having a look at this one and you are just a sweetheart for giving it such a wonderful rating. I do really appreciate that swimmer. Thank you again. Made my afternoon.
Deborah
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Deborah,
A beautiful picture of these golden coloured Helinathus bathed in sunshine with other flowers hiding behind the larger one. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Jersulam artichoke, reminds me of School dinners. & Tasted of earth... Not my favourite.
Susan
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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Deborah,
A beautiful picture of these golden coloured Helinathus bathed in sunshine with other flowers hiding behind the larger one. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Jersulam artichoke, reminds me of School dinners. & Tasted of earth... Not my favourite.
Susan
Comment Written 06-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017
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No, not my favorite tasty treat either Susan...lol....I prefer now to let them grow and blossom w/o digging up the tubers to eat. Thank you for the interesting and lovely review. I do really appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from El-mundo
A beautiful shot of this wonderful but past it's best 'Jerusalem Artichoke', a flower I have never seen before, but I can see the resemblance totally from the interesting narrative you have included , thank you have enlightened me! lol. great clarity really showing the yellow boldly and brightly and contrasting perfectly with the dark background and the other flowers hiding in the background. Great piece, well done :) Oh and yeah it is funny about the names of plants sometimes that turn out to have no relevance to the plant!! There's a mushroom called "Cake and Custard" or something similar because of the colourings - it's actually toxic however. If you didn't have your wits about you you'd end up losing a kidney eating them!
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2017
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A beautiful shot of this wonderful but past it's best 'Jerusalem Artichoke', a flower I have never seen before, but I can see the resemblance totally from the interesting narrative you have included , thank you have enlightened me! lol. great clarity really showing the yellow boldly and brightly and contrasting perfectly with the dark background and the other flowers hiding in the background. Great piece, well done :) Oh and yeah it is funny about the names of plants sometimes that turn out to have no relevance to the plant!! There's a mushroom called "Cake and Custard" or something similar because of the colourings - it's actually toxic however. If you didn't have your wits about you you'd end up losing a kidney eating them!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2017
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They look gorgeous from a distance Ed....only up close do they look a tad ratty. But that's OK since they grow at the back of a number of my garden beds. You know I have tried to find out for years now how they were given the common name 'Jerusalem Artichoke'.....no luck yet...lol Anyway, do appreciate you having a look and thank you Ed for the fine review....and kind comments re: my notes. (oh and I stay away from wild mushrooms...lol I'd lose more than a kidney I'm afraid if I didn't)
Deborah
Comment from Stringbean
These Helianthus must be stunning in your garden....their size alone and you have captured them beautifully. Your dark background makes your flowers stand out beautifully. Your lighting, focus, clarity and contrast are excellent. A good perspective and perfectly framed image. So enjoyed reading your artists notes....I should try this flower. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2017
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These Helianthus must be stunning in your garden....their size alone and you have captured them beautifully. Your dark background makes your flowers stand out beautifully. Your lighting, focus, clarity and contrast are excellent. A good perspective and perfectly framed image. So enjoyed reading your artists notes....I should try this flower. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2017
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It is strong and hardy Mary Lynn.....they NEVER fall over...despite the large blossom and very tall stem. They make a beautiful backdrop for any garden bed.....the color is just stunning. Thank you so much for checking out my new piece and giving it such a lovely review. I do really appreciate it.
Deborah
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You are so welcome Deborah.....I night have to try these flowers!
Mary Lynn
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You should Mary Lynn. Plant them once and you never have to do another thing w/ or for them! My kind of flower...lol